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.

We are looking for a highly motivated Chemist in our Chemical Artificial Intelligence group located in Sugar Land, Texas. The Chemist will support and validate our digital chemistry work, including AI/ML outputs, simulation results, and basic product selection. The role includes executing core chemistry analytical and performance tests (EB. CI and other main product lines), generating high-quality data, and independently learning and operating new lab equipment to support continuous improvement of our models and recommendations.

If you are a passionate professional that likes to work in an autonomous, hands-on environment, we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to join a growing company offering a competitive base salary and benefits.

What’s in it For You:

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.
Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world.
Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

What You Will Do:

Validate AI/ML and simulation recommendations using lab testing and chemistry judgment
Support basic product screening/selection and benchmark comparisons for defined use cases
Perform routine chemistry analytical tests and standard lab evaluations; ensure strong data quality and repeatability
Learn and operate new laboratory equipment independently; follow or develop standard operating procedures as needed
Summarize results clearly and enter/upload data into the designated user interface, following required protocols for formatting and good data quality
Collaborate with research, digital, and field teams to translate results into the required data format

Minimum Qualifications:

BS degree in in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or related fields with 3+ years of relevant experience, or MSc degree with 1+ year of experience
Demonstrated experience in a laboratory environment and ability to set up and operate special equipment following manufacturer’s instructions
Exhibit high attention to detail and quality service
Strong oral and written communication skills
Basic understanding of customers needs
Strong problem solving-skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with AI/ML simulations
Product formulation/development experience

Physical Demands:

Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds

About Us:

ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.

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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.