Senior Chemist/ Engineer

ChampionX; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day one

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

ChampionX, now part of SLB, is seeking a Senior Chemist/Engineer to support Pilot Plant operations in Sugar Land. You will drive scale-up from lab to production, ensure product quality, and collaborate with RD&E and engineering teams to translate laboratory chemistry into scalable processes.

The role emphasizes hands-on chemistry, quality assurance, project management, and safe execution of scale-up activities.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience or MS with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques.
• Experience with quality control processes and data management.
• Familiarity with quality management systems or software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• Strong ownership of quality systems and data integrity.
• Proactive troubleshooting and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to bridge bench level chemistry with pilot plant and full-scale operations.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of product quality control specifications and procedures.
• Manage quality data in SAP, including entry, validation, reporting, and tracking.
• Analyze raw materials, intermediates, and finished products for quality and regulatory compliance during scale-up and production trials.
• Support pilot plant operations and transfer products to manufacturing for full-scale production.
• Coordinate with RD&E and pilot plant chemists and engineers to translate lab-scale chemistry into scalable processes.
• Communicate findings, data trends, and recommendations through reports and presentations.

Skills

Laboratory instrumentation

Analytical techniques

Quality data management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Safety orientation

Education

BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

MS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Chemist/ Engineer to support Pilot Plant operations in Sugar Land. This role plays a critical part in scaling new technologies from laboratory development to full-scale production. The successful candidate will combine hands-on chemistry, quality assurance experience, pilot plant operational support and project management to ensure product quality, process reliability, and safe execution of scale-up activities.

What’s In It For You

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and shape your career in a growth-oriented organization
• Work within a collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives and innovation
• Be part of a company committed to sustainability and a strong safety-first culture
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and more

What You Will Do

Quality Assurance & Analytical Support

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of product quality control specifications, processes and procedures in collaboration with both RD&E and Pilot Plant process chemists and engineers
• Manage and maintain quality data in SAP, including data entry and validation, generating reports, and performance tracking
• Conduct chemical and physical analyses of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to ensure compliance with internal quality specifications and regulatory standards during scale-up and production trials

Pilot Plant Scale-Up Support

• Support pilot plant operations, including lab-scale and pilot-scale processes to transfer new products to a manufacturing plant for full-scale production
• Evaluate incoming blend and reaction chemistry requests to identify and close gaps in raw material and/or intermediate availability at the pilot Plant utilizing SAP to set up and order these materials
• Collaborate with process chemists and engineering teams to translate lab-scale chemistry into scalable and reproducible processes
• Assess process engineering requirements for incoming blend and reaction chemistry requests to determine the feasibility of Pilot Plant support
• Communicate with a variety of internal stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Research, Supply Chain/ Manufacturing) to understand their needs and identify solutions
• Communicate technical findings, data trends, and recommendations effectively through reports, presentations and recommended manufacturing procedures

Operational Excellence & Equipment Management

• Maintain laboratory and pilot plant instrumentation through proper calibration, maintenance, and safe operation of analytical and process equipment to ensure reliability and readiness
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and operational improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Safety, Regulatory Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Adhere to all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, promoting a strong safety culture
• Partner with corporate functions (RD&E, Supply Chain, Quality, and SHE teams) to investigate and resolve product quality and scale-up challenges
• Participate in risk assessments, process safety reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in both quality and process development

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related field with three years of relevant work experience or MS with two years of relevant work experience
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques
• Experience with quality control processes and data management
• Familiarity with quality management systems or software
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence
• Strong ownership of quality systems and data integrity
• Proactive troubleshooting and continuous improvement mindset
• Effective collaboration across technical and operational teams
• Ability to bridge bench level chemistry with pilot plant and full-scale operations
• Situational Adaptability
• Work at times under limited supervision and lead projects with limited scope and complexity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a pilot plant, process development, or scale-up environment
• Knowledge of SAP for quality data management
• Exposure to chemical processing techniques such as blend or reaction chemistry scale-up
• Understanding of process safety and industrial chemical handling practices

About Us

ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there. For more news and information, visit SLB.com. Follow us on Facebook at @WeAreSLBGlobal, LinkedIn: SLBGlobal, or Instagram at @SLBGlobal.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.