What are the responsibilities and job description for the PhD Analytical Chemist position at FLEXSYS?
Description
Flexsys is a global supplier of rubber chemicals and solutions including insoluble sulfur, anti-degradants, 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 the largest manufacturer of tire-industry additives in the world, and a newly independent entity, 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 PhD analytical 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 broad and extensive laboratory experience in multiple analytical techniques. This role will report to a Technology group leader.
Job Responsibilities
· Analytical lead on innovation projects
· Employ the latest analytical technology and sound analytical principles to solve major technical problems
· Make data driven decisions to ensure project success
· Evaluate and develop new laboratory capabilities and lead efforts to implement them
· Collaborate with other scientists and technicians to provide key analytical data for new products and process development
· Utilize multiple analytical techniques for the characterization and performance evaluation of novel organic molecules
· Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation
· Review and write test methods and technical reports
Requirements
Qualifications:
· Required Degree: PhD with 5 years of industrial experience or MS with 10 years of industrial experience in analytical chemistry, physical chemistry or similar discipline
· An innovative and creative problem solver with strong scientific convictions who is willing to take risks
Required
o Proven experience in analytical chemistry and new method development
o Working knowledge of a broad range of analytical techniques
o Expertise in characterization of organic molecules
o Clear and effective writing and oral communication skills
o Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment
Highly desired
o Proficiency in chromatography and spectroscopy
o Knowledge in instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
o Experience in statistics and laboratory automation
· Candidate should be motivated to develop into a company expert (leader) in analytical chemistry.
An Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/ national origin/disability
