Description

Flexsys is a global supplier of rubber chemicals and solutions including insoluble sulfur, antidegradants, and post vulcanization stabilizers. The company’s focus is on delivering better solutions for manufacturers of tires and other rubber products that enhance product performance, optimize production efficiency, and ensure supply chain success. As a leading global manufacturer of tire industry additives, Flexsys brings a track record of innovation, quality, specialized expertise, a highly collaborative approach, and a commitment to growth – working together with our customers as a valuable partner, helping to meet their critical objectives.

Flexsys has an immediate opening for a synthetic organic chemist in the Akron corporate headquarters. This position will support our business and innovation platforms providing synthetic expertise and productivity. The ideal candidate will have extensive laboratory experience in organic synthesis. This role will report to a Technology group leader.

Responsibilities will include:

Synthesis of new molecules at the laboratory scale with skills including:
Design of new molecules based on structure performance relationships
Determination of preferred synthetic routes
Development of synthetic methodologies
Utilization of multiple-step synthesis processes
Lab scale synthetic techniques
Standard organic purification techniques including chromatography, distillation, and crystallization
Analysis of reaction products and purity using typical analytical techniques
Capturing information in a laboratory notebook
Reporting results and proposing next steps to the project team and Technology management
Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Working safely and promoting a safe work environment
Interacting with internal customers to provide technical insights
Developing relationships and collaborating effectively with internal subject matter experts

Requirements

Desired Candidate should possess the following:

PhD in organic chemistry or similar discipline required
5+ years of experience in organic synthesis (graduate research experience will be considered)
Industrial experience is preferred
Formal training in general and organic laboratory procedures
Expertise in analysis of organic molecules using tools including:
NMR
Gas chromatography
Liquid chromatography
Mass spectrometry
Experience using literature to determine practical synthetic pathways and applying learnings to the synthesis of new molecules
Problem solving (math/science) skills and familiarity with statistical methods of analysis
Initiative and the ability to work in a team setting. Clear and effective written and oral communication is essential
General computer experience including relevant software knowledge

An Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/ national origin/disability

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Synthetic Organic Chemist