{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f58628ce32ef5100fe97b620","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f58628ce32ef5100fe97b620","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f58628ce32ef5100fe97b620","title":"Process Development Chemist","description":"Description\n\nAbout Flexsys\nFlexsys is the world's leading producer of high-quality rubber chemicals and solutions for the tire and rubber industry, including Crystex™ insoluble sulfur vulcanizing agents, Santoflex™ antidegradants, and Duralink™ HTS post-vulcanization stabilizers. With six manufacturing sites across four continents and a technical center in Akron, Ohio, we partner with tire and rubber manufacturers worldwide to make their products safer, longer-lasting, and higher-performing. Our skilled scientists and R&D teams are committed to enhancing product performance and providing exceptional technical support.\n\nPosition Summary\nWe are seeking an experienced Process Development Chemist to join our Technology Group in Akron, Ohio. As an individual contributor reporting to the Technology Group Leader, you will lead the development, optimization, and scale-up of chemical processes from laboratory bench through pilot and full industrial-scale production. This role works closely with external contract research organizations (CROs) executing synthesis, process development, scale-up, and intellectual property development, serving as a key technical bridge between Flexsys R&D and our development partners.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDesign, develop, and optimize chemical processes across a broad range of chemistries, advancing them from lab scale through pilot scale to full industrial-scale production.\n\nLead and execute scale-up and piloting campaigns, identifying and resolving technical challenges related to yield, purity, throughput, safety, and cost.\n\nManage and collaborate closely with external contract research organizations (CROs) executing synthesis, process development, scale-up, and intellectual property development.\n\nPlan, direct, and review work performed by development partners to ensure technical quality, timeline adherence, and alignment with Flexsys objectives.\n\nApply expertise in organic synthesis to develop robust, scalable, and cost-effective routes.\n\nConduct process characterization, including reaction kinetics, mass and energy balances, and process safety evaluations.\n\nEnsure processes meet applicable regulatory requirements and support regulatory documentation and compliance.\n\nDevelop and document process parameters, control strategies, and standard operating procedures for technology transfer.\n\nSupport intellectual property development through invention disclosures and patent contributions.\n\nApply Design of Experiments (DoE) and data-driven methods to optimize process performance.\n\nPresent technical findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external partners.\n\nQualifications\n\nMaster's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline; PhD strongly preferred.\n\nMinimum of 10 years of industrial experience in process development and scale-up within the chemical, specialty chemical, or related manufacturing industry.\n\nDemonstrated track record of successfully scaling chemical processes from lab scale to industrial/commercial scale.\n\nStrong hands‑on expertise in organic synthesis, ideally across a broad range of chemistries.\n\nDemonstrated experience in piloting and scale-up of chemical processes.\n\nWorking knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to chemical process development and manufacturing.\n\nStrong understanding of reaction chemistry, unit operations, and process safety; familiarity with process safety management (PSM), reaction calorimetry, and hazard analysis preferred.\n\nPrior experience managing or collaborating with contract research organizations (CROs) preferred.\n\nExperience in rubber chemicals, specialty chemicals, or organic synthesis at commercial scale preferred.\n\nProficiency with Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical analysis tools preferred.\n\nExcellent problem‑solving, analytical, and project management skills.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to technical and non‑technical audiences.\n\nWork Arrangement & Travel\nThis is a primarily on-site role based at our technical center in Akron, Ohio, with occasional travel to development partners.\n\nAn Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Flexsys America","rawCompany":"flexsys america","city":"Akron","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-14T03:29:49.028Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"},{"code":"19-2031.00","title":"Chemists","slug":"chemists"},{"code":"19-4031.00","title":"Chemical Technicians","slug":"chemical-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"325998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-chemical-product-and-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"325199","title":"All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-basic-organic-chemical-manufacturing"},{"code":"325212","title":"Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing","slug":"synthetic-rubber-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Development Chemist","description":"Description\n\nAbout Flexsys\nFlexsys is the world's leading producer of high-quality rubber chemicals and solutions for the tire and rubber industry, including Crystex™ insoluble sulfur vulcanizing agents, Santoflex™ antidegradants, and Duralink™ HTS post-vulcanization stabilizers. 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