Chemist

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.

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** Chemist
* * position applies foundational chemical knowledge to perform laboratory testing, analyze data, and support research and operational objectives, including collecting samples in the field as needed. The role focuses on executing established methods, ensuring accuracy and efficiency, and maintaining high standards in safety and quality while managing a high-volume workload.

Working within a collaborative team environment and reporting to the Regional Lab Manager, this individual contributes to effective lab operations through strong communication, accountability, and teamwork. The ideal candidate brings 1-5 years of laboratory experience, solid analytical skills, and the ability to manage responsibilities independently while supporting a safe, efficient, and team-oriented laboratory culture.

** Minimum

Education & Experience Requirements *
* + Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field with at least 2 years of US Land oilfield production chemistry experience, or

+ Master's degree in Chemistry or related field with at least 1 years of US Land oilfield production chemistry experience

+ Demonstrated experience supporting production chemistry programs for U.S. land-based oil and gas operations.

+ Experience managing high volumes of routine analytical testing while maintaining quality, accuracy, and turnaround time expectations.

+ Proven ability to follow SOPs, work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage moderately complex projects with minimal supervision.

+ Experience operating and troubleshooting ICP-OES, Ion Chromatography (IC), Gas Chromatography (GC), XRF, or equivalent analytical instrumentation.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), with experience leveraging data management and reporting tools to support laboratory operations, decision-making, and process improvement.

** Required Skills & Experience (Must - Haves)*
* + Demonstrated success working within a laboratory team where collaboration, flexibility, and individual accountability are critical to overall laboratory performance.

+ Ability and willingness to perform field sampling activities, including traveling to client or site locations, safely collecting environmental or process samples in various conditions, and adhering to all field safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

+ Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.

+ Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer responsiveness.

+ Demonstrated desire and initiative to grow into leadership roles over time, including taking on increased responsibility, mentoring peers, and contributing to team development.

+ Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

+ Physically able to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs or ladder, and agile enough to squat and bend over.

+ Ability to independently prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

+ Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a high-volume workload (handling up to 1,000 samples per month).

** Preferred Skills & Experience (Nice to Have)*
* + 3-7 years of experience in oilfield production chemistry, chemical manufacturing, or industrial analytical laboratory environments.

+ 3+ years of laboratory leadership, technical leadership, mentoring, or senior laboratory experience supporting production chemistry operations.

+ Demonstrated history of taking ownership of laboratory responsibilities, following through on commitments, and consistently delivering high-quality results.

+ Proven ability to foster a collaborative, respectful, and…