Analytical Lab Technician

About the role

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

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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