Analytical Chemist

FLEXSYS; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an analytical chemist to join their innovative team. This role involves employing advanced analytical techniques to address significant technical challenges while collaborating with scientists to develop new products. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in analytical or physical chemistry and have a strong foundation in chromatography and spectroscopy. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a company committed to quality and innovation in rubber chemical solutions, enhancing product performance and production efficiency. Join a diverse workforce where your expertise will drive impactful results.

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise in multiple analytical techniques is essential.
• Strong scientific convictions and innovative problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize analytical technology to solve major technical problems.
• Collaborate to provide key analytical data for product development.
• Review and write test methods and technical reports.

Skills

Analytical Techniques

Problem Solving

Writing Skills

Oral Communication

Collaboration

Statistics

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

PhD in Physical Chemistry

Tools

Chromatography

Spectroscopy

Job description

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 a leading global manufacturer of tire 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 an analytical chemist in the Akron corporate headquarters. This position will support our business and innovation platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in multiple analytical techniques. The candidate needs to be an innovative and creative problem solver with strong scientific convictions who is willing to take risks. This role will report to the Characterization group leader.

Qualifications

• Required Degree: PhD in analytical chemistry, physical chemistry or similar discipline
• 0-5 years of experience post PhD
• Experience in analysis of organic molecules
• Application of analytical tools in support of projects
• Clear and effective writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment
• Hands-on experience in chromatography and spectroscopy
• Fundamental understanding of separation science
• Fundamental understanding of the physics of absorption spectroscopy and/or mass spectrometry
• Experience in statistics
• Candidate should be motivated to develop into a company expert in analytical chemistry.

Job Responsibilities

• 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

Flexsys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Flexsys is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.