LEAD CHEMIST

ChampionX, has an immediate need for a Lead Chemist located in Sugar Land, TX at our Chemical Plant. This is your opportunity to join a large growing company offering a competitive base salary and benefits.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of fundamental physical/chemical properties and structural activity relationships
• Working knowledge of statistics

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience OR PhD with 3+ years of relevant experienc

• Foster CHX’s vision of a Goal Zero safety culture by working safely and ensuring others are working safely.
• Lead complex troubleshooting of in-process problem batches (reactions and blends), leveraging instrumental data and advanced chemical knowledge.
• Drive and contribute to root cause investigations for failed or atypical batches; author comprehensive technical reports to support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve recurring manufacturing issues and optimize processes.
• Lead efforts to reduce liability inventory by analyzing and dispositioning non-conforming materials.
• Oversee technology transfer from Research to Pilot Plant to full-scale production, anticipating and mitigating scale-up challenges.
• Analyze trends in product specifications and recommend changes to enhance quality and performance.
• Provide expert-level technical support to Sales and Marketing, including resolution of customer complaints and field performance issues.
• Mentor and train plant personnel on product chemistry, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert in cross-functional teams and strategic projects aligned with business goals.
• Perform other duties aligned with company objectives of Safety, Service, and Savings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience OR PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience