Description

Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® and Stearns & Foster®. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night’s sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!

OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Medical, Dental & other wellness programs
• Disability and Life Company Paid
• Retirement Plan Options
• Generous Employee Purchase Discounts

Pay Range: $62k-$92k

SUMMARY: The Research Analytical Chemist provides laboratory services for the support of research, development, and manufacturing activities mainly in a R&D environment with occasional exposure to manufacturing. These support services include devising and executing methods for the analysis of a variety of materials from production processes, competitors, suppliers and internal research using instrumental, physical and wet chemistry techniques; documenting laboratory work in compliance with regulations; preparing and executing method validation protocols; and preparation of draft documents and technical reports.

Tempur Sealy is looking for a professional scientist to support their material science, research, development, and product design. Through a combination of education and experience the successful candidate will have a solid understanding of rheology and dynamic mechanical analysis. The ability to apply this knowledge in the characterization and comparison of materials is critical. Cross functional communication to technical and non-technical teammates will be required. General responsibilities include oversight of capital equipment, training of technical staff, method development, evaluation and reporting of test results.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following; other duties may be assigned.

• Analysis of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment (i.e., DMA, DSC, TGA, GC/MS, HPLC, GPC).
• Upkeep and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments.
• Prepare standards and sample solutions, mobile phase as required.
• Method development, validation, and writing.
• Participate in cross functional teams.
• Analysis review and approval.
• Report writing .
• Input to budget.
• Maintains appropriate documentation (records and lab notebooks).
• Complies with all cGMP and safety requirements, laboratory SOP's and company policies and procedures.
• Complies with good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Performs related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises lab technician and lab assistant employees in his/her area of responsibility. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 to 10 years education and experience required.

• Minimum- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or the equivalent is required. Advanced Degree preferred in Chemistry, Material Science or Chemical Engineering.
• Five years of related experience is preferred.

Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Address

203 Tempur Pedic Dr, Suite 102, Duffield, Virginia 24244