Technical Service Research Associate

Novonesis; Araucária; On-site; BRL 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Research Associate to join our Household Care Technical Service team in Araucária, Brazil. You will plan and execute independent experiments, perform data analysis, and develop analytical methods under Technical Service guidelines, with regular interaction across Latin America.

Responsibilities include conducting experiments, evaluating trial data, providing actionable insights, and ensuring safe lab operations.

Qualifications

• University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Experience with laboratory protocols and safety.
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistics/data analysis.
• Background in analytical chemistry and/or biochemistry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute work following Technical Service guidelines; communicate results.
• Conduct experiments, evaluate trial data, and provide insights to the team.
• Carry out experimental work using established methods to meet project goals.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is operated safely and according to procedures.
• Develop and standardize analytical methods, including data validation and documentation.
• Use ingredients, chemicals, and enzymes per procedures.
• Prepare testing materials and reagents.
• Assist in addressing customer concerns regarding methodologies.
• Represent Novonesis to customers and stakeholders on technical issues and trainings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on scientifically complex projects.

Skills

DOE

Data analysis

Analytical chemistry

Biochemistry

Lab protocols

Communication

Teamwork

Training capability

Spanish/English fluency

On-site availability

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, or related field

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?

You will become part of our Household Care Technical Service team, collaborating closely with colleagues in Technical Services to provide world-class technical support and innovative solutions to our team and customers in the Household Care space.

Interested in a career that matters?

You will become part of our Household Care Technical Service team, collaborating closely with colleagues in Technical Services to provide world-class technical support and innovative solutions to our team and customers in the Household Care space.

The Role & Your Impact:

As a Research Associate, you will be responsible for planning and executing your own work in accordance with Technical Service guidelines and communicating results. The role combines independent experimental work, data analysis, analytical method development, and technical interaction with cross-functional teams, customers, and other stakeholders.

You will contribute to projects by conducting experiments, evaluating trial data, generating insights, and identifying opportunities for further actions. The position also involves scientific challenges and regular interaction with teams across Latin America.

Your Key Responsibilities in this role:

• Plan and execute your own work in accordance with Technical Service guidelines and communicate the results;
• Work independently on assigned tasks, conduct experiments, evaluate trial data, draw conclusions, plan alternative actions, and provide insights to the Technical Service team;
• Carry out experimental work using established methods to meet specific team and project goals;
• Ensure that laboratory and equipment are operated according to recommended procedures and safety protocols;
• Identify, evaluate, develop, and standardize analytical methods, including data validation and method documentation according to QMS standards;
• Ensure that ingredients, chemicals, laboratory consumables, and enzyme samples are used according to established procedures;
• Prepare testing materials, testing chemicals, and reagents according to prescribed procedures;
• Help address customer concerns related to analytical methodologies;
• Represent Novonesis towards customers and other stakeholders on technical and project-related issues and trainings;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in projects involving scientific and technical complexity.

What you'll need to be successful in this role:

• University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related scientific field;
• Relevant knowledge of laboratory protocols;
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), including relevant capabilities in statistics and data analysis;
• Background in analytical chemistry and/or biochemistry;
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills;
• Ability and interest in providing technical training, both internally and externally;
• Collaborative mindset and strong ability to work as part of a team;
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and/or English, as the role involves regular interaction with colleagues across Latin America;
• Availability to work on-site at the Araucária office.

Additional Skills & Interests We Value:

• Experience with enzyme applications in Household Care products;
• Exposure to AOAC and IUPAC analytical methods;
• Experience with analytical method development, standardization, data validation, and documentation according to QMS standards;
• Interest and ability to interact with customers and other stakeholders on technical and project-related matters.

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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