Laboratory Assistant

Description

Job Summary: The professional will perform laboratory tests on materials and components for footwear, preparing samples and operating equipment to ensure compliance and quality. Key Highlights: 1. Perform laboratory tests on footwear materials 2. Support calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment 3. Record test results and technical analyses Our team consists of passionate individuals with sparkle in their eyes and a strong desire to make a difference. Our goal is to delight customers across Brazil and worldwide, guided by our purpose: Interpreting Trends and Awakening Desires. If you also work with passion, embrace flexibility, transparency, engagement, and enjoy teamwork and challenges, Azzas2154 Shoes \& Bags may be the right place for you! We are committed to building an increasingly diverse and inclusive environment; therefore, our hiring policy does not discriminate based on gender, race/color, religion, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, or intellectual or physical disability. Join us on our journey — grow with us, step by step. ONWARD TO 2154! **Responsibilities and Duties** * Perform laboratory tests on materials and components used in footwear manufacturing (leather, synthetics, soles, adhesives, fabrics, and trims), conducting physical, mechanical, and functional tests according to standards and internal procedures. * Prepare samples for testing, organizing cutting, identification, packaging, and recordkeeping to ensure traceability and standardization of performed tests. * Operate laboratory equipment such as tensile testers, flex testers, abrasion testers, ovens, balances, durometers, among others, following technical instructions, safety standards, and calibration requirements. * Support equipment calibration, verification, and maintenance, reporting deviations, malfunctions, or maintenance needs. * Record test and analysis results in systems, spreadsheets, or technical reports, ensuring data accuracy and organized documentation. * Assist in material conformity assessment by comparing obtained results against technical specifications, internal standards, and quality requirements. * Organize and maintain a clean, structured laboratory, ensuring proper storage of materials, samples, supplies, and equipment. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Completed high school education (a technical course in Chemistry, Materials, Footwear, Quality, or related fields is desirable); * Basic knowledge of laboratory testing and material evaluation; * Familiarity with reading and interpreting technical standards and procedures; * Experience with laboratory equipment is considered an advantage. **Additional Information** **Working Hours:** Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and from 1:00 PM to 5:48 PM. **Financial and Meal Benefits** **Meal/Voucher Allowance** – Choose between a Food Voucher for grocery purchases and meal preparation, or a Meal Voucher for restaurants and snack bars. **Transportation Voucher** – Benefit covering public transportation, based on your commuting needs. **Relocation Allowance** – Available for employees residing outside Campo Bom, Novo Hamburgo, and Sapiranga. **GoodCard** – Postpaid card accepted at pharmacies, gas stations, and supermarkets (available after three months of employment). **PPR (Profit Sharing Program)** – Program based on achievement of company-wide and departmental goals. **New Value** – Benefits club offering exclusive deals for employees. **Brand Discounts** – Special discounts across all brands of Latin America’s largest fashion platform. **Birthday Gift** – A special gift for your birthday, redeemable on the ZZ Mall website. **Footwear Fair** – Internal events granting access to high-quality footwear at exclusive employee discounts. **Health and Well-being** **Health Insurance Plan** – Regional (Sinos Valley) and national coverage for you and your dependents. **Dental Insurance Plan** – High-quality dental care for you and your family. **Life Insurance** – Coverage equal to 12 times your monthly salary for enhanced security. **Wellhub** – Gym and wellness program for you and your dependents. **SESI** – Partnership offering various industry-related discounts and benefits. **Quick Massage** – Massage sessions to reduce stress and improve concentration. **Workplace Gymnastics** – Daily exercises conducted onsite to promote health. **Wellz** – Online psychological support platform to care for your mental health. **PetLove Health Plan** – Coverage for veterinary consultations, vaccinations, exams, and 24-hour emergency service for your pet. **Healthy Products Fair** – Access to an internal fair featuring natural and organic products sold by local entrepreneurs. **On-site Restaurant** – Meals available inside the company premises for greater convenience. **Incentives and Development** **Educational Incentive** – Partnerships with higher education institutions and language schools. **Leadership Development** – Lectures, training sessions, workshops, and discussion circles held throughout the year. **People Cycle** – Performance evaluation and talent mapping for professional growth. **Quality of Life** **Paternity Leave** – Extended benefit of 20 days, allowing more time to strengthen bonds with your child. **Maternity Leave** – Extended period of 180 days to fully enjoy this special moment. **Childcare Assistance** – For children up to 5 years old, subject to municipal declaration confirming non-enrollment in public daycare or school. **Birthday Day Off** – Choose one day during your birth month to take off and celebrate with loved ones. **Integration and Organizational Culture** **Refer and Earn** (exclusive to employees) – Refer a candidate; if hired, you receive a reward! **Corporate Social Network** – Internal platform to stay updated on company news and interact with colleagues. **Climate Survey** – Annual survey to better understand employee needs and expectations. Liked it? These benefits were designed especially for you! Join us and enjoy everything we offer. At Azzas 2154 Shoes \& Bags, passion drives us: passion for retail, fashion, shoes, bags, and accessories. We are part of Latin America’s largest fashion group, Grupo Azzas 2154, representing brands such as Arezzo, Brizza Arezzo, Schutz, Anacapri, Alexandre Birman, Vans, Vicenza, and ZZ Mall — all created to enchant and awaken desires across Brazil and the world. Our team is the essence of everything: people who work passionately, overcome challenges, and grow together with unity and flexibility. Here, every step leads us toward the future — **Onward to 2154\.**