Calgary Ab Principal scientist Jobs – 9 Openings This Week

Principal Chemist
Schlumberger —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Master's degree
- Dental care
- Vision care
Global Market & Customer Analytics Mgr - Sumitomo Biorational
Sumitomo Chemical Group Companies of America —Calgary, AB
- $103,500–$131,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Salesforce
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Profit sharing
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Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Geohazards)
WSP —Calgary, AB
- $133,200–$195,400 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Master's degree
Principal AI Engineer
Royal Bank of Canada —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- System design
- Master's degree
Bioinformatician/Data Scientist, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Calgary —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Research
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Data Science Manager
Deloitte —Calgary, AB
- $84,000–$175,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Oracle
- Sales
Solutions Integration Engineer
VL Energy Ltd. —Calgary, AB
- $17–$120 an hour
- Contract
- Engineering
- Databases
- Machine learning
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Project Architect – Social Infrastructure + Transit
AECOM —Calgary, AB
- $120,000–$150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Presentation skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Dental care

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Principal Chemist

Schlumberger -
Calgary, AB

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Statistics
Doctoral degree
Research
Technical support
Master's degree
Project management
Bachelor's
Product development
Report and presentation preparation
Mentoring
Written report writing
Organizational skills
Chemistry
Cross-functional collaboration
Communication skills
Chemical engineering
Cross-functional communication
Time management

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Canada, Calgary

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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 seeking a Principal Chemist in our Production Chemical Technologies – Production Maximization team located in Calgary, Alberta to develop products satisfying both business and customer needs with a focus on Production Maximization Chemicals.

The Principal Chemist will be responsible for performing and leading research, development, and problem-solving projects to enable new product development. The ideal candidate is highly versatile, communicates effectively, and thrives in a collaborate environment.

What’s in it For You:

The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve their production goals through production maximization
The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
Comprehensive benefits package– medical, dental, vision, matching Pension Plan, and more!

What You Will Do:

Perform work in a safe manner while identifying opportunities for improving safety
Lead and execute innovation and technical support projects in the area of Production Maximization
Support the Production Maximization team on field qualifications
Design, conduct, and interpret laboratory tests to support key customer projects
Collaborate with other scientists and research groups on new development projects
Interpret experimental data and communicate results clearly to peers and project teams in written reports and oral presentations
Protect intellectual property, publish and/or present research findings
Work effectively in a team environment with cross-functional members
Provide consulting on experimental design, mentoring, and work direction for junior lab scientists.
Travel, including overnight visit to oilfield and customer sites.

Position Details:

The candidate must reside in Calgary, AB or surrounding areas.
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.
This is a safety-sensitive position, and the successful candidate will be required to complete drug and alcohol testing.
This role requires the individual to be clean-shaven to comply with safety requirements and occasional use of breathing apparatus.
Role is based on 40 hours per week and will require occasional travelling to oilfields and sites for customer support.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and experience should be at a minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of industrial R&D experience; Or
- Master’s Degree and 3 years of industrial R&D experience; Or
- Ph.D. and 0 years of industrial R&D experience
Frequent travel to the oilfield is required; longer working hours are expected during traveling.
In-depth knowledge/experience in polymer chemistry, chemical engineering principles.
Strong project management and time management skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Valid driver license and clean abstract are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1-3 years of experience in oilfield chemicals, Advanced degree preferred
In-depth knowledge in polymer chemistry, colloid and interfacial science, chemical engineering principles
Strong understanding of test methods for emulsion breakers, reverse emulsion breakers, coagulant, flocculant and other water treatment chemicals etc.
Product formulation/development experience from benchtop to commercialization
Demonstrated project management and organizational skills
Working knowledge of statistics.

Physical Demand:

Capability of carrying/lifting maximum 23 kg of weight

About Us:

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.

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.

Benefits

International Opportunities

Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

Insurance

Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents available from day one.

Learning Opportunities

Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

Diverse and Inclusive

Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact [email protected] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

SLB is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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principal scientist jobs in calgary ab

Principal Chemist

Global Market & Customer Analytics Mgr - Sumitomo Biorational

Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Geohazards)

Principal AI Engineer

Bioinformatician/Data Scientist, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Data Science Manager

Solutions Integration Engineer

Project Architect – Social Infrastructure + Transit