Senior Laboratory Technician

Description

Job Summary: The professional will manage laboratory operations, develop products and services, conduct tests and assays, and support material innovation. Key Highlights: 1. Focus on developing new products and services 2. Conducting chemical, physical, biological, and mechanical testing 3. Opportunity to support innovation and sustainability * **Industrial Area** — Laboratory Operations Management. The operational focus is on developing new products and services for the company's businesses, performing laboratory-scale testing, chemical, physical, biological, and mechanical assays, as well as projects targeting sustainability and material innovation. * **Working Hours:** Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 17:00. * **Work Format:** 100% on-site. * **Location:** Research Center — Capivari/SP. **Responsibilities:** * Perform chemical, physical, or mechanical assays on raw materials and materials according to researchers' requirements; * Conduct laboratory-scale research testing; * Complete forms, reports, and laboratory records; * Ensure quality by following procedures and work instructions; * Monitor inventory levels and request procurement of supplies when necessary; * Supervise third-party maintenance and equipment calibration; * Support organizational implementations for laboratory management; * Develop procedures, work instructions, and reports; * Assist in developing and validating analytical methods; * Interpret analytical results using technical knowledge; * Support training of new employees on analytical equipment. **Requirements** * Active CRQ (Regional Chemistry Council) registration or nearing completion; * Technical or undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Processes, Chemical Engineering, or related fields; * Experience in Quality Control, Research & Development, or other laboratory environments; * Knowledge of analytical laboratories; * Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency; * Intermediate English (reading standards and manuals) **Preferred Qualifications** * Prior experience with thermal and thermomechanical testing: DSC, STA, DMA, Rheology Minimum Education Level: Technical Course Desired Education:* Chemical Processes, Undergraduate Degree * Chemistry, Technical Course * Chemical Analysis, Technical Course * Production/Industrial Engineering, Undergraduate Degree * Chemical Engineering, Undergraduate Degree * Chemistry, Undergraduate Degree Languages:* English (Intermediate)