R&D Coordinator

Description

Job Summary: Coordinate activities and personnel, implement new product projects, cost reduction initiatives, sustainability efforts, innovation, and process/quality improvements, analyzing performance indicators. Key Highlights: 1. Team and innovation project coordination 2. Focus on process and quality improvement 3. Product development and formulation **JOB OBJECTIVE:** Coordinate departmental activities and personnel and implement new product projects, cost reduction initiatives, sustainability efforts, innovation, and process/quality improvements. Interface with other departments. Analyze departmental performance indicators and propose solutions; **EDUCATION** Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related fields; **Required:** Agricultural Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Chemist, or professionals from related fields **Preferred/Differentiating Qualifications:** Postgraduate degree in sugarcane-energy or agricultural areas, or analytical/technical experience focused on grain-based ethanol. **Experience:** Minimum of 3 years in the sector preferred. **TECHNICAL SKILLS:** Product development and formulation; Performance testing of mill and fertilizer products; Laboratory management; Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); Laboratory analysis; Main Responsibilities: * Coordinate quality control management within your area of responsibility; * Be accountable for results in your area of operation through human, economic, material, and technological resources, focusing on service quality and established objectives and goals; * Support consultants with technical information and product-related guidance; * Conduct studies, develop and/or refine processes, equipment, and tooling, and establish process controls to ensure improved quality and higher productivity; * Monitor audit execution to identify needs for adjustments/modifications enabling certification attainment; * Coordinate research and development projects; * Perform technical and economic feasibility analysis; * Monitor legislation and technical standards; * Monitor departmental performance indicators; * Perform other related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor.