Description
Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
R&D Assistant Scientist
This position reports into Wound Care RD Leader and is based at São José dos Campos/SP .
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. For more information
Role reports to: R&D Wound Care Leader
Location: São José dos Campos/SP

What you will do
The R&D Scientist is responsible for planning, designing, and developing new products for engineered products particularly class 1 medical device and combination device drug. You will be designing experiments to solve problems, analyzing the results and recommending solutions that will bring innovation into market. You will also develop protocols, test methods, operating procedures, and translational models that verify new product’s functional performance and validate new products’ consumer acceptance.
Key Responsibilities

• Design and Develop engineered products/medical device prototypes according to defined consumer user requirements

• Plan & implement experiments to evaluate new technologies, materials and products

• Conduct experiments to solve technical problems

• Analyze and interpret data sets to draw meaningful conclusions

• Collaborate with cross-functional technical partners to drive scientific advancements

• Define product specifications based on user requirements and design inputs

• Lead life cycle management programs for medical devices and apply design control principles in product/material/process changes.

• Develop test methods, technical and translational models that can verify the functional and performance requirements of prototypes

• Lead end-to-end product development activities for innovation projects

Qualifications
What we are looking for
Required Qualifications

• University/ Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in a related field of Engineering or Chemistry

• Product and process development experience or research experience

• Working knowledge in statistical analysis with familiarity in statistical software (e.g., Minitab, etc.)

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Intermediate English communication skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work independently, while managing multiple priorities

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in product development

• Experience in manufacturing setting

• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data sets

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

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 identity, 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