Analytical Lab Technician

Tempur Sealy International; Duffield (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Medical, Dental & wellness

Disability and Life Company Paid

Retirement Plan Options

Employee Purchase Discounts

Job summary

Tempur Sealy International is seeking an Analytical Lab Technician to support R&D and manufacturing activities in a laboratory setting in Duffield, VA. The role involves testing raw materials, in-process materials, and finished polymeric foam products, and documenting work per regulations.

Responsibilities include routine analyses, equipment calibration, method development, and maintaining records. Requires an Associate degree in science and 5 years of analytical lab experience.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Associate degree in science is required.
• 5 years experience in an analytical laboratory.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, proportions, and ratios to practical situations. Basic math skills, including basic statistics.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analysis on raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Conducts scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment (i.e., GC/MS, HPLC, GPC, pH meter).
• Prepare standards and sample solutions, mobile phase as required by the test methods.
• Assist with training for routine tasks and established methods.
• Upkeep and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments.
• Participates in method development and validation.
• Maintains appropriate documentation (records and lab notebooks).
• Complies with all good housekeeping, cGMP and safety requirements, laboratory SOP’s and company policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Analytical laboratory experience

Laboratory analysis

Math concepts

Education

Associate degree in science, preferably Chemistry

Tools

GC/MS

HPLC

GPC

pH meter

Job description

Tempur Sealy. Iconic brands. Storied history. Industry-leading innovation.

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: $47K-$67K

What You’ll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities):

The Analytical Lab Technician 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 the testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished polymeric foam products 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.

• Perform routine analysis on raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Conducts scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment (i.e., GC/MS, HPLC, GPC, pH meter).
• Prepare standards and sample solutions, mobile phase as required by the test methods.
• Assist with training for routine tasks and established methods.
• Upkeep and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments.
• Participates in method development and validation.
• Maintains appropriate documentation (records and lab notebooks).
• Complies with all good housekeeping, cGMP and safety requirements, laboratory SOP’s and company policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

What You’ll Need (Qualifications):

• A minimum of Associate degree in science is required, preferably in Chemistry
• 5 years experience in an analytical laboratory
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, proportions, and ratios to practical situations. Basic math skills, including basic statistics.

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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.