Senior Process Development Chemist: Lab to Scale

FLEXSYS AMERICA; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexsys America in Akron, Ohio, is hiring a Process Development Chemist to lead development, optimization, and scale-up of chemical processes from laboratory bench through pilot to full production. You will work closely with CROs to drive process improvements and support IP development.

We seek a candidate with a strong background in organic synthesis, DoE methods, and process safety, capable of delivering robust, scalable routes while ensuring regulatory compliance and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related discipline; PhD strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of industrial experience in process development and scale-up.
• Strong hands-on expertise in organic synthesis across a broad range of chemistries.
• Experience piloting and scaling chemical processes and coordinating CROs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes from lab to full-scale production.
• Lead scale-up and piloting campaigns; resolve yield, purity, throughput, safety, and cost issues.
• Coordinate with CROs and external partners on synthesis and process development.
• Direct and review work to ensure quality, timelines, and alignment with Flexsys goals.
• Apply DoE and data-driven approaches to improve process performance.
• Develop process parameters, control strategies, and SOPs for tech transfer.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

Organic synthesis

DoE

Regulatory compliance

Project management

CRO coordination

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry/related

PhD preferred

Job description

Flexsys America in Akron, Ohio, is hiring a Process Development Chemist to lead development, optimization, and scale-up of chemical processes from laboratory bench through pilot to full production. You will work closely with CROs to drive process improvements and support IP development.

We seek a candidate with a strong background in organic synthesis, DoE methods, and process safety, capable of delivering robust, scalable routes while ensuring regulatory compliance and cross-functional