Synthetic/Process Chemist Intern/Co-Op (PHD Candidate)

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