Job Summary: Senior R&D Analyst for innovation, development, and continuous improvement of products and processes in precast concrete and industrialized construction. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic involvement in innovation and development of products and processes. 2. Key role in conducting technical studies and factory-scale validations. 3. Focus on performance, quality, technical feasibility, and cost optimization. We are seeking a **Senior Research & Development (R&D) Analyst** to join our technical team, with strategic involvement in innovation, development, and continuous improvement of products and processes focused on the **precast concrete and industrialized construction sector**. This professional will play a key role in conducting technical studies, laboratory tests, and factory-scale validations, ensuring performance, quality, technical feasibility, and cost optimization, while collaborating closely with the **Quality, Production, and Engineering departments**. **Main Responsibilities** Conduct research, evaluation, and approval of new materials and inputs, such as cements, additives, EPS, fibers, and cement boards, ensuring compliance with technical standards and business requirements. Develop, test, and validate new lightweight concrete mix designs, focusing on mechanical performance, durability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Plan, execute, and monitor laboratory tests and industrial-scale trials, analyze results, and propose continuous improvements to products and processes. Prepare, organize, and interpret technical, statistical, and comparative reports, ensuring traceability and supporting decision-making. Provide technical support to the Quality, Production, and Engineering departments, assisting in resolving deviations, process improvements, and standardization efforts. Lead and participate in innovation projects in collaboration with suppliers, universities, and the company’s strategic departments. Monitor technological trends, sector innovations, and regulatory updates, participating in technical events, forums, and industry groups. **Tools and Resources Used** Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on advanced Excel for technical and statistical analysis. Quality management systems and industrial ERPs. National and international technical standards (ABNT, ASTM, ISO). Laboratory and material testing equipment applied to concrete technology. **Technical Competencies (Hard Skills)** Proficiency in concrete technology, materials chemistry, and industrial processes. Practical experience with laboratory tests, including compression, tensile strength, absorption, density, and other physical and mechanical tests. Solid knowledge of applicable technical standards. Experience in Research & Development within industrial environments. Ability to analyze, interpret, and prepare technical and statistical reports. **Behavioral Competencies (Soft Skills)** Organization, autonomy, and sense of responsibility. Analytical, investigative profile oriented toward problem-solving. Clear and assertive technical communication. Logical reasoning and data-driven decision-making. Proactivity, technical curiosity, and focus on continuous innovation. **If you are passionate about innovation, materials technology, and developing solutions for industrialized construction, join Lightwall and directly contribute to advancing our products, processes, and results.** Job Type: Full-time, Permanent CLT Compensation: R$9.000,00 – R$11.000,00 per month Benefits: * Health insurance * Commercial partnerships and discounts * Meal allowance * Food voucher * Transportation voucher Work Location: On-site