RD&E Group Leader
Job in
Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas, 77487, USA
Listed on 2026-07-23
Listing for:
Schlumberger
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-23
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are searching for an
** RD&E Group Leader
** for our Diagnostic Solutions team located in
** Sugar Land, Texas** . As a Group Leader, you will align resources and prioritize projects amongst your team to ensure targets are met. You will act as a liaison with internal and external customers to define scopes of work and communicate project updates. The ideal candidate is highly versatile, communicates effectively, thrives in a collaborative environment, and has a strong track record of leading project teams to deliver technical solutions to complex problems.
** What's in it For You:*
* + A flexible, independent work environment where you will manage a monthly schedule
+ Access to best-in-class resources, tools and technology
+ Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment
+ Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, a company-paid pension plan, tuition reimbursement and more!
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* What You Will Do:
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* In this role, as RD&E Group Leader for the Diagnostic Solutions team, your primary responsibility is assisting and enabling your teams to provide materials compatibility and analytical support for our customers and researchers. This is a leadership position, and the successful candidate will be responsible for the safety, quality, productivity and talent development of their teams.
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* Main responsibilities:
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* + Provide leadership and technical expertise to the Materials Compatibility team and the Waters, Deposits, and Hydrocarbons Analytical team
+ Lead the team's technical effort under the guidance of the senior leadership, utilizing experience in fundamental science, oil field problem solving, chemical manufacturing/scale-up support, and project/people management
+ Ensure each associate performs duties in a safe and efficient manner, maintains quality standards, and continues to grow and develop expertise
+ Provide materials compatibility and analytical support for internal stakeholders and the company's customers
+ Apply performance management guidelines for setting performance goals, evaluating and promoting career growth and development, conducting performance appraisals, and recommending salary and performance adjustments.
+ Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Technology teams to scope projects and identify needs/gaps to feed future projects
+ Work closely with team members to help ensure effective and efficient operations
+ Engage with key stakeholders to forecast sample and project demand to enable effective resource allocation to meet business timelines
+ Identify opportunities for third-party testing to reduce sample backlogs and expand testing capabilities as needed
+ Manage several projects at once while working within a fast-paced environment
+ Hire and train new team members as needed
** Position Details:
** This position is located in Sugar Land, Texas.
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* Minimum Qualifications:
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* + Degree in analytical chemistry, materials science, polymer science or related scientific/technical discipline (required, and relevant experience including technology strategy development & implementation, leading & developing teams, and driving innovation. Education and experience should fall in one of the following levels:
+ Bachelors degree and 7 years experience; OR
+ Masters degree and 4 years experience; OR
+ PhD and 2 years experience
+ Five or more years of relevant experiences in management, technology development and innovation areas.
+ Requires track record of successful technology development and leveraging of external technology.
+ Ability to motivate individuals to operate as a part of a high-functioning team
+ Ability to travel up to 20%
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* Preferred Qualifications:
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* + For the Materials Compatibility team, experience with at least one of the following techniques is highly desired:
Tensile, Hardness, measurement of corrosion rates, high pressure (2000 psi), high temperature (500 °F) immersion testing,…
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