FXI · 1 day ago
Senior R&D Scientist
Aston, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expFXI is a leading manufacturer of polyurethane foam, providing tailored solutions for the Bedding, Furniture, and Transportation markets. The Senior R&D Scientist will lead the development of advanced polyurethane foam materials, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and contribute to the development process from concept to commercial implementation.
Consumer Goods
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop novel polyurethane foam formulations for technical applications
Aid in continuous improvement and redesign of polyurethane foam formulations for new and existing applications
Create testing methodologies to quantify product performance in non-standard applications
Facilitate the transition of new foam formulations from the laboratory bench to large-scale manufacturing
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
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Materials Science, Polymer Science, or Polymer Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience will also be considered
Degrees in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or other related fields will also be considered
3 years' experience in polymers research or engineering
Experience working in a laboratory setting
Strong academic foundation in polymer chemistry, materials science, and structure-property relationships
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with internal and external colleagues, fostering a collaborative workplace environment
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Effective communication, presentation, and people skills
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
Preferred
Experience with polymer formulation development
Experience in materials testing and test method development
Experience in technical service and/or technical applications development
Benefits
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
Flexible spending accounts
Company
FXI
FXI is a producer of foam innovation for the home, healthcare, electronics, and industrial.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-09-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Nate Myer
EVP & CFO
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