Synthetic Organic Chemist

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