Description
Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
R&D Materials Assistant Scientist - Fixed Term 12 months
This position is based at 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® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact 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.


What You Will Do
Description:

Kenvue is recruiting a R&D Materials Assistant Scientist Fixed Term to be based in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The Assistant Scientist will be part of a global initiative that handles current chemical ingredients portfolio. This person will implement global and regional projects to qualify alternative raw materials from strategic suppliers and evaluate their impact in formulas and process for existing marketed products within Kenvue Global portfolio (Baby Care, Oral Care, Compromised Skin Care, Beauty products), ensuring business reliability and cost improvements through science. This individual will coordinate technical projects implementation, interacting with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Main responsibilities

• Qualify alternate raw material suppliers owning the end-to-end process for both customer service and supply issues. Understand the impact on the business for prioritization.

• Provide technical assessment, recommendation, and write reports.

• Assess impact of raw material changes to different types of formulations.

• Resolve issues with raw materials/products and processes. Identify improvement opportunities.

• Coordinate low and medium complexity projects with cross-functional teams, report metrics. Communicate clearly with internal and external organizations.

• Understand technical documentation and participate in technical discussions involving chemical raw materials.

• Generate technical data through exploratory laboratory batches and pilot plants to assess impact of raw material changes. Prepare metrics and reports. Data-driven decision making.

Qualifications
What We Are Looking For
Education: minimum Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field is required. A postgraduate degree or specialization in cosmetology will be considered a differential.
Minimum experience of 1 year in Research and Development or related areas in the Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Food or Chemical Industry is required.
An advanced level of English is required.
Good communication and collaboration skills with different areas and cultures; team work; ability to work on a cross-functional team in person or via teleconference as an individual contributor.]

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Benefit Package

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

• This list could vary based on location/region

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Primary Location Latin America-Brazil-São Paulo-São José dos Campos

Job Function R&D