Chemistry Lab Student

ChampionX has an immediate need for a Chemistry Lab Student located in Calgary.  The Chemistry Lab Student is responsible for a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory operations and test method development.

This is a 4-month internship, set to start in January 2026.

What's in it For You:

• Enjoy paid training allowing you to learn from successful professionals.

• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology.

• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement.

• Be part of ChampionX students' program and involved with a collaborative team.

What You Will Do:

• Routine quality control testing of internally submitted samples from our manufacturing facility

• Sample preparation and disposition

• Complete instrument calibration and maintenance procedures

• Maintain the calibration files as a requirement of our ISO 9001 Certification

• Calculate material additions to batches based on test results, and assisting in batch troubleshooting activities

• Enter and maintain SAP data affecting product quality

Position Details:

• Candidate must reside in Calgary, AB or the surrounding area

• Hours of work: 40 hours/week and some overtime as needed.

• Work hours: 6 AM -2:30 PM

• No immigration sponsorship is available for this role

• This is a safety-sensitive position, and the successful candidate will be required to complete drug and alcohol testing

• This is a lab based role.

• Internship duration: January – April 2026

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institute and have completed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year in:

  • Chemical Technologist, chemistry, science Degree, but open to other majors.

• Superior analytical skills combined with initiative, sound judgment, flexibility, and decision-making competence

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Experience working in a lab environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internships/Co-op experience are preferred but not required.

• Experience in the oil & gas industry, chemicals, and manufacturing is preferred

• Experience with computer database applications is required, with knowledge of SAP Quality Module being preferred

• Practical understanding of chemistry

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and work independently

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.