R&D Scientist - Aston, PA

Company Overview:
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?

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.

- 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)

- 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.