Assist with Technical Support, Product Development and Selection.
Conduct laboratory testing to develop, select or evaluate product performance, secondary properties and compatibilities. Prepare technical reports on the completed lab work.
Support field-based projects. This may include troubleshooting of chemical related issues, conducting product selection and evaluation, and/or executing field trials.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams regionally and globally on technical projects, roll-out new developments and/or optimize internal processes.
Implement and follow the company's safety policy (Goal Zero) and procedures. Update laboratory test procedures and safety related documents where necessary.
Support the maintenance of the day-to-day operations in the laboratory. Ensure equipment is calibrated and maintained.
Take a professional approach to self-development. Identify appropriate training opportunities.
Any other task that may reasonably be requested.
Desired Competencies:
Readily learns and adopts new technologies
Asks the right questions to analyse situations
Takes on challenges of unfamiliar tasks and learns from experiences
Education and Experience:
Degree or Advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
Job Requirements:
Primarily laboratory and office based
Field work will be required
Ability to travel overseas
Desirable Education and Experience:
Previous experience of working with oilfield chemical related projects
Previous experience of working in a laboratory
Previous experience of managing day-to-day projects
Good computer skills, must have experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Good oral and written communication skills, speak and write English
Physical Requirements:
May require long periods of standing conducting experiments in a laboratory or travel to visit the field
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Additional Information
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.
ChampionX has a need for Chemist located in KL, Malaysia. This is your opportunity to join a growing company offering a competitive base salary and benefits.
As a Chemist at ChampionX, you will play a crucial role in the development, optimization and application of production chemical solutions to Oil and Gas customers. You will be responsible for running technical projects, conducting research, development, and coming up with technical solutions to address our customer's challenges. You will work on projects both in the laboratory and in the field. As part of the role, you may be required to travel to different sites to conduct testing or meet with internal or external customers to discuss technical topics. The role will also allow the opportunity to present novel research or technical developments in conferences or industry events.