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Synthetic/Process Chemist Intern/Co-Op (PHD Candidate)
FLEXSYS AMERICA · Akron, OH
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Description We are seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. candidate in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Process Chemistry, or a related discipline to join our synthetic and process chemistry team. This internship is designed for 4th- or 5th-year doctoral students with a proven track record of research excellence and strong laboratory execution. The successful candidate will contribute to both synthetic route development and process optimization activities , working closely with experienced chemists to advance challenging chemistry programs from bench-scale synthesis through process development. Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute multi-step organic syntheses.
- Develop and optimize synthetic routes for target molecules and intermediates.
- Investigate reaction conditions, scale-up considerations, and process robustness.
- Analyze reaction outcomes using standard analytical techniques (NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, GC, etc.).
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and effectively communicate research findings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional scientists to solve synthetic and process-related challenges. Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Organic Chemistry, Process Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Preferred 4th- or 5th-year Ph.D. student with demonstrated research productivity.
- Strong foundation in synthetic organic chemistry and reaction mechanism understanding.
- Proven ability to independently plan and execute complex multi-step syntheses.
- Publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability and willingness to temporarily relocate to Akron, Ohio for the duration of the internship. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in process chemistry, route scouting, reaction optimization, or scale-up activities.
- Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DoE) or process development principles.
- Experience troubleshooting challenging synthetic transformations. What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience in an industrial synthetic/process chemistry environment.
- Exposure to route development, scale-up strategies, and process optimization.
- Mentorship from experienced synthetic and process chemists.
- Opportunity to make meaningful contributions to active research and development programs An Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/ national origin/disability