Principal Chemist
Full-time
Schlumberger
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 seeking a Principal Chemist in our Production Chemical Technologies - Production Maximization team located in Calgary, Alberta to develop products satisfying both business and customer needs with a focus on Production Maximization Chemicals. The Principal Chemist will be responsible for performing and leading research, development, and problem-solving projects to enable new product development. The ideal candidate is highly versatile, communicates effectively, and thrives in a collaborate environment. What's in it For You:
- The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve their production goals through production maximization
- The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
- Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement
- The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
- Comprehensive benefits package- medical, dental, vision, matching Pension Plan, and more!
- Perform work in a safe manner while identifying opportunities for improving safety
- Lead and execute innovation and technical support projects in the area of Production Maximization
- Support the Production Maximization team on field qualifications
- Design, conduct, and interpret laboratory tests to support key customer projects
- Collaborate with other scientists and research groups on new development projects
- Interpret experimental data and communicate results clearly to peers and project teams in written reports and oral presentations
- Protect intellectual property, publish and/or present research findings
- Work effectively in a team environment with cross-functional members
- Provide consulting on experimental design, mentoring, and work direction for junior lab scientists.
- Travel, including overnight visit to oilfield and customer sites.
- The candidate must reside in Calgary, AB or surrounding areas.
- Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.
- This is a safety-sensitive position, and the successful candidate will be required to complete drug and alcohol testing.
- This role requires the individual to be clean-shaven to comply with safety requirements and occasional use of breathing apparatus.
- Role is based on 40 hours per week and will require occasional travelling to oilfields and sites for customer support.
- Education and experience should be at a minimum:
- Bachelor's degree and 7 years of industrial R&D experience; Or
- Master's Degree and 3 years of industrial R&D experience; Or
- Ph.D. and 0 years of industrial R&D experience
- Frequent travel to the oilfield is required; longer working hours are expected during traveling.
- In-depth knowledge/experience in polymer chemistry, chemical engineering principles.
- Strong project management and time management skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Valid driver license and clean abstract are required.
- 1-3 years of experience in oilfield chemicals, Advanced degree preferred
- In-depth knowledge in polymer chemistry, colloid and interfacial science, chemical engineering principles
- Strong understanding of test methods for emulsion breakers, reverse emulsion breakers, coagulant, flocculant and other water treatment chemicals etc.
- Product formulation/development experience from benchtop to commercialization
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills
- Working knowledge of statistics.
- Capability of carrying/lifting maximum 23 kg of weight
Vacancy posted 26 days ago
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