Principal Chemist

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 Principal Chemist for our New Product Development (NPD) – New Chemistry Team in Sugar Land, TX
. The Principal Chemist will support strategic and transformational innovation projects for Production Chemical Technologies.

• Adopt, maintain and promote safety standards, while identifying opportunities for improvement
• Conduct theoretical or applied scientific research aimed at advancing technical knowledge and/or solving complex problems related to production, reservoir and/or midstream
• Lead and execute strategic and transformational innovation projects with possible global reach and high impact on the business
• Develop novel chemistries/formulations to meet customer needs
• Develop new testing and/or dispensing methods
• Analyze research data and prepare detailed reports and presentations
• Drive the continuous improvement of the business to responsibly deliver energy
• Work effectively in a team environment with cross‑functional members

• Degree in Chemistry or related technical field:
  PhD or M.S. with 2+ years of experience, or B.S. with 4+ years of experience
• Experience in synthetic chemistry (small molecules or polymers) and advanced characterization techniques
• Deep understanding of structure‑property relationships and how to apply them to solve practical problems
• Proven capability in developing innovative solutions, including but not limited to product formulation and development
• Ability to work with business counterparts to support customers and new technology adoption
• Ability to analyze and interpret incomplete information

• Ability to connect and interact with customers to clearly identify their needs and translate those needs into solutions
• Experience in transitioning product development from laboratory scale to pilot and production scale
• Experience in formal Design of Experiments and/or Data Analytics is a plus
• Detail oriented and excellent time management skills
• Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both within and outside the business

Role is deemed safety‑sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing.

Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment – medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), and more.

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.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact  to request assistance.

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