QA Associate I

ChampionX has an immediate need for a QA Associate I in Odessa, TX. If you are a passionate technical professional that likes to work in an autonomous, hands-on environment and a dedicated Quality professional with a proven track record of success, we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to join a large growing company offering a competitive base hourly rate and benefits.

What's in it For You:

• Enjoy paid training allowing you to learn from successful professionals
• Opportunity for a long term, advanced career path in service, sales, or management
• Access to best in class resources, tools, and technology
• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, and more!

What You Will Do:

• This position will primarily be responsible for conducting testing to ensure the quality of purchased raw materials, intermediates and finished products and assists in troubleshooting plant quality problems.
• Performs routine analysis using Quality Control procedures under supervision using established test procedures.
• Operation and maintenance of a variety of laboratory instrumentation and associated software.
• Approve/reject materials by comparison with the Inspection Plan requirements.
• Interfaces with QA Management, R & D and Manufacturing personnel in troubleshooting problems with raw materials, in-process materials, intermediates and finished products under the direction of more experienced QA personnel.
• Performs timely standardization and calibration of reagents and equipment.
• Assists in the generation of physical properties and routine analysis of samples from the field and R & D.
• Follows sample labeling requirements.
• Assists in maintaining needed supplies of chemicals and miscellaneous equipment.
• Participates in special projects assigned by Management or Senior QA Associates.
• Monitors quality of plant utility samples as requested.
• Maintain good housekeeping to ensure laboratory cleanliness
• Adhere to safety, health and environmental policies and procedures

Location Information:

• This will be a local position in Odessa, TX.
• Candidate must reside within 50 miles of Odessa, TX.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Chemistry or related technical field, or college coursework in pursuit of an associate degree in Chemistry or a related technical field.
• Must be able to work Shift work for these roles - position will switch from days to nights every few weeks and some weekends involved
• Basic computer skills are desirable.
• All candidates must have the ability to speak, read and write English
• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role

Physical Demands:

• Must have the ability to Lift/Carry up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related technical field and industrial-specific laboratory experience are preferred.
• Basic knowledge of SAP usage.
• Intermediate computer skills particularly, in the use of spreadsheets and databases is desirable.
• Awareness of Laboratory and chemical safety

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.