Senior Chemist - Chemistry Integration Scientist

Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of Champion

X on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with Champion

X and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

We are looking for a Senior Chemist located in Sugar Land, TX
. This is a key position that will support the chemistry and product sourcing efforts in alignment with the Production Systems, Well Construction and Reservoir Performance businesses.

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
• The opportunity to thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

• Execute projects, experiments and research of critical chemical components/products with high complexity along with high impact on the business.
• Develop and transfer early-stage chemistry routes and product formulations for various new and/or existing drilling and completion applications.
• Collaborate with multiple SLB divisions and business stakeholders/functions to determine best synthetic routes and product formulations for cost effective scale up and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-division technical groups to qualify materials for their respective applications.
• Interpret experimental data and communicate results clearly to peers and project teams in written reports and oral presentations
• Provide consulting on experimental design, mentoring, and work direction for junior lab scientists
• Maintain employee safety standards, including 5S lab standards
• Demonstrate continuous improvement mindset and ability to modify processes to improve internal efficiency.
• Manage time effectively and prioritize assigned tasks to ensure delivery.

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, OR an advanced degree and a minimum of 1 year of related experience
• Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.

• Experience in industry communicating daily with internal and external customers
• Experience with the use and application of chemical additives for oilfield related products (drilling fluids, fracturing & stimulation fluids, cement, completion fluids, production chemicals and others).
• Formulation experience developing new products and improving existing products.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate within all levels of the organization
• Experience with scale-up of chemical reactions and product formulations.
• The candidate should be outgoing, creative, a self-starter, and team orientated

• Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing

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.