Principal Lab Technician

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 Principal Lab Technician in our RD&E Reservoir and Drilling Chemistry team located in Sugar Land, TX. The Principal Lab Technician will be responsible for a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory operations, providing direct support to onsite researchers.

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 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:

• Provide direct laboratory support to onsite researchers for a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory operations

• Test samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications

• Use a variety of laboratory equipment, including HTHP equipment, requiring a high degree of acquired skills. Set up and operate special equipment following manufacturer’s instructions with limited supervision

• Perform routine calibration and maintenance on lab equipment following our safety standards

• Maintain laboratory databases and prepare chemical samples

• Record test results and prepare graphs and charts as needed

• Write experimental reports, summaries, protocols, and appropriate documentation in a lab notebook

• May assume full responsibility for minor projects

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree/coursework in related fields (e.g. lab technician programs, college coursework in science, technology, engineering or mathematics) or equivalent.

• 4 years laboratory technician experience in a lab, plant or similar environment

• Strong knowledge and adherence to laboratory safety protocols, including chemical handling, equipment operation, and compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards

• Proven record of operating High Pressure and High temperature equipment

• Demonstrated experience in a laboratory environment and ability to set up and operate special equipment following manufacturer’s instructions with limited supervision

• Ability to apply proper laboratory methods and exhibit high attention to detail and quality service with knowledge of API standards

• Experience in lab equipment maintenance and calibration

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years laboratory technician experience in a lab, plant or similar environment

• Previous experience in either Stimulation (acidizing and fracturing), Cementing, and/or Drilling Fluids testing

• Oil and gas experience

• Work on complex assignments and performs tests, in which initiative is required to resolving problems and making recommendations

• Experience performing tests with core floods, flow loops, dynamic scale loop or rheometers is a plus

• Basic understanding of customer needs

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.