QC Chemist

About the role

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. For more news and information, visit SLB.com Follow us on Facebook at @WeAreSLBGlobal , LinkedIn: SLBGlobal , or Instagram at @SLBGlobal . Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 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.

Responsibilities

• Quality Control testing of all raw materials, in process samples, finished products and returns
• Effectively communicate any failures to the QC Team Leader and Senior QC Chemist
• Effectively communicate any causes of production order delays, due to QC failure, to the QC Supervisor, Senior QC Chemist, Plant Manager, Planning Team and Customer Services Team
• Organisation of storage and disposal of retained QC samples and QC lab waste according to procedures and risk assessments
• Be responsible for managing QC files and databases, keeping them up to date and in a user-friendly order
• Analyze and monitor all interceptor waste dispatches both for disposal and in the operation of the ChampionX effluent waste plant
• Manage and maintain the register of non-conforming materials, taking advantage of appropriate opportunities for rework etc. Consult as necessary with the Quality, Sales, Plant and Technical departments to make best economic use of non-conforming material
• Continuously review QC specifications of supplied material and outgoing finished products
• File all incoming "certificates of analysis/conformity" from suppliers (COA/COC) and maintain the filing system of COA/COC for outgoing speciality products
• Log and Investigate EH QC Service Requests to aid in problem solving
• Housekeeping according to the 5S System

Requirements

• Chemistry / Forensic / Science Degree
• Understanding of relevant Procedures and Work Instructions
• COSHH Awareness
• Manual Handling
• SAP User Training
• Security Awareness Training
• Experience working in a similar environment would be an asset
• Physical Demands:
• This role requires working in an lab environment/ chemical manufacturing plant.
• This position will be required to work a shift pattern that includes weekend shift work.

Benefits

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. We are looking for a QC Chemist located in Aberdeen. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

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