Jr. Scientist – MICROBIOLOGY (Fixed term: 12 months)

Jr. Scientist – MICROBIOLOGY (Fixed term: 12 months)

Wat we doen

Bij Kenvue realiseren we de buitengewone kracht van dagelijkse verzorging. Gebouwd op meer dan een eeuw erfgoed en geworteld in de wetenschap, zijn we het huis van iconische merken - waaronder NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® en BAND-AID® die je al kent en waar je van houdt. Wetenschap is onze passie; Zorg is ons talent.

Wie we zijn

Ons wereldwijde team bestaat uit ~ 22.000 briljante mensen met een werkcultuur waar elke stem telt en elke bijdrage wordt gewaardeerd. We zijn gepassioneerd door inzichten, innovatie en toegewijd aan het leveren van de beste producten aan onze klanten. Met expertise en empathie betekent een Kenvuer zijn dat je elke dag de kracht hebt om miljoenen mensen te beïnvloeden. We stellen mensen op de eerste plaats, geven er veel om, verdienen vertrouwen met de wetenschap en lossen op met moed - en hebben schitterende kansen voor je klaarliggen! Geef samen met ons vorm aan onze toekomst - en die van jou. Klik voor meer informatie op here.

Rol rapporteert aan:

GER TECN PESQ E DESENV

Locatie:

Latin America, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Sao Jose dos Campos

Werklocatie:

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Wat je gaat doen

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Jr. Scientist – MICROBIOLOGY (Fixed term: 12 months)

This position is based in São José dos Campos.

Who we are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson’s and BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

What you will do 

The Junior Scientist will be part of the research and development laboratory team focused on microbiology, conducting activities related to the validation of alternative microbiological methodologies for finished products and cosmetic raw materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Active participation in the microbiology laboratory routine related to the maintenance of microorganisms, promotion of growth, and qualification of biological indicators.
• Preparation for sterilization of materials, culture media, and reagents.
• Maintenance, qualification, and calibration of equipment.
• Conduct activities related to the validation of alternative microbiological methodologies for finished products and raw materials.
• Development, review, and execution of microbiological validation protocols.
• Preparation and review of technical documentation and reports for microbiological validations. Structuring and managing quality records, such as investigations, CAPAs, and risk assessments.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal organization and global teams.
• Collaborate effectively with project members, adhering to priorities, checkpoints, and deadlines to support objectives.
• Maintain a proactive mindset for identifying opportunities to improve our processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functional groups and handle multiple responsibilities and projects

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Biology, Biomedicine, or related fields.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a microbiological development laboratory.
• Experience in validation of testing methods according to pharmacopoeias/ISOs.
• Advanced English.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's, Doctorate, or Postdoctoral degree in the field of Microbiology.
• Intermediate Spanish.
• Experience in alternative microbiological methodologies.
• Experience in metagenomic analyses.
• Power BI.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Total Rewards Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups 
• This list could vary based on location/region

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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