Chemist (Analytical)

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

8/5/2025

R00133337

ChampionX is seeking a Chemist to join our Analytical RD&E team in Aberdeen, UK on a 12-month temporary basis. Oil and gas production faces technical challenges that can be addressed with production chemicals. Our research and development team creates chemical and engineering solutions by replicating conditions in the lab. The candidate will be involved in testing water samples returned from the field for Scale Inhibitor residuals and scaling ions

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 drives a safety-focused culture.
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability and continuous improvement.
  
  

What You Will Do

• Conduct water analysis testing using a variety of analytical techniques, including ICP, IC and HPLC.
• Support senior team members with project-focused work and development of new test methodologies.
• Potential to participate in more complex testing, such as identifying unknown deposits.
• Technical report writing and database management.
• Learn about ChampionX product lines and their various applications.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including calibration scheduling and record-keeping.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping of laboratory.
• Communicate effectively with team members to support efficient laboratory operations.
• Implement and follow Company safety practices, including COSHH and Risk Assessments.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Batchelor’s Degree (BSc.) in Chemistry or related science
• Good computer skills with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a high-performing team.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Mixture of office based and standard laboratory-based work.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in liquid chromatography
• Previous experience of COSHH and Risk Assessments
• Previous experience using LCMS or Mass Spectroscopy in general would be beneficial.
• One year’s previous lab experience.
  
  

About ChampionX

ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At ChampionX, 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.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.