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 seeking a Principal Lab Technician for our Chemically Enhanced Oil Recovery (CEOR) Technology team located in Sugar Land, Texas to support both business and customer needs for the. The Principal Lab Technician will be responsible for performing routine testing and maintaining various testing equipment. The ideal candidate is versatile, communicates effectively, and thrives in a collaborative environment. If you are a passionate professional that likes to work in an autonomous, hands-on environment, we invite you to apply.

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

• The opportunity to thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement

• A comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment

What You Will Do:

• Perform work in a safe manner while identifying opportunities for improving safety.

• Maintain a clean laboratory environment.

• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform light repairs on CEOR lab equipment.

• Follow and perform routine test method procedures to support the CEOR team on field recommendations and product qualifications.

• Work effectively in a team environment with cross-functional members.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 4 years as a laboratory technician or closely related experience.

• An associate degree or course work in a related field (e.g. lab technician programs, college coursework in science, technology, engineering or mathematics) may substitute for some experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Exceptional mechanical skills.

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.