Lead Production Chemistry Scientist

Schlumberger Limited

Sugar Land (TX)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Schlumberger Limited is seeking a Principal Chemist to lead the Production Maximization team in Sugar Land, Texas. You will provide technical leadership for a global portfolio of production chemistry technologies designed to maximize oil and gas production and asset performance.

The role requires turning complex technical challenges into practical customer solutions, with strong communication and collaboration across R&D, applications, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Chemistry or a related technical field with advanced degree preferred.
  • Strong analytical and characterization capabilities.
  • Experience interpreting structure–property–performance relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership for production chemistry challenges related to phase separation, emulsion treatment, water clarification, and flow improvement.
  • Drive strategic technology and product development projects with global relevance and impact.
  • Design and optimize innovative production chemistry formulations addressing customer needs.

Skills

Production chemistry
Phase separation
Water clarification
Emulsion treatment
Flow improvement

Education

Ph.D. or MS in Chemistry or related field
BS in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Schlumberger Limited is seeking a Principal Chemist to lead the Production Maximization team in Sugar Land, Texas. You will provide technical leadership for a global portfolio of production chemistry technologies designed to maximize oil and gas production and asset performance.

The role requires turning complex technical challenges into practical customer solutions, with strong communication and collaboration across R&D, applications, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams.

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