Lab Chemist
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Engineering
Research Scientist, Chemical Engineering
Lab Chemist
Field Bridge is looking for a Lab Chemist in Houston, Texas, to work for the world's largest oilfield service company.
Pay/Schedule is: $37.00 - $40.00 per hour, based on experience. Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, onsite. Weekly pay + benefits.
Under the direction of the Fluids Sustaining Team Leader, the Lab Chemist performs lab-scale testing and investigations to develop and sustain SLB's Drilling and Completion Fluids product lines, as part of a flexible team solving urgent business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Design, optimize, and mix drilling and completion fluid formulations on a lab scale
- Conduct lab-scale testing under temperature and pressure per API Recommended Practice
- Manage individual technical projects with minimal oversight
- Prepare technical reports; analyze data and draw conclusions from results
- Maintain and calibrate lab equipment
- Communicate with external suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Author/co-author technical reports, papers, and presentations
- Collaborate across Engineering, Technical Services, Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain, and Operations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or equivalent required;
Master's preferred - 2-5 years of experience in Drilling and Completion Fluids lab and/or operations required; 5+ years preferred
- Statistical analysis experience preferred
- Hands-on lab-scale testing experience valued over higher-level education alone
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Priority referral of vets requested. An Equal Opportunity
Employer:
females, minorities, veterans, disabled and other protected groups.
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