R&D Scientist

Overview

Building our Future Together. FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI’s foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI’s innovations lead the way! Won’t you join us?

Job Overview:

The R&D Scientist will work out of our state-of-the-art Innovation Center where we focus on developing novel polyurethane foam formulations and products. An ideal candidate is a practical, hands-on person with a drive for learning and a passion for science and problem solving. In this role you will use your chemical, materials, and technical expertise, working closely with the business unit leads, marketing, sales, and manufacturing to execute new product development projects and technical service requests. You will develop polyurethane foam products for both technology and commercial implementation. By utilizing the extensive experience and testing resources of our research group, the candidate will provide data-driven solutions to both foam formulations and product constructions.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel and modify existing polyurethane foam formulations
• Work closely with Product Development to develop new and improve existing mattress constructions
• Quickly and effectively respond to technical service requests from manufacturing and commercial team members
• Report research and development findings in written and presentation format
• Deliver presentations to internal and external audiences.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering is preferred. Similar degrees chemistry, polymer science, materials science, and mechanical engineering will also be considered
• 2-4 years’ experience in polymers research or engineering (preferred, not required)
• Experience working in a laboratory setting (preferred, not required)
• Experience with polymer formulation development (preferred, not required)
• Experience in materials testing and test method development (preferred, not required)

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with internal and external colleagues fostering a collaborative workplace environment.
• Effective communication, presentation, and people skills
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Benefits Summary:

• We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, and flexible spending accounts.

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

FXI is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FXI via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of FXI. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by FXI as a result of the referral or through other means.

Key words