Scientist II – Microbiology

São José dos Campos , São Paulo, Brazil ( Hybrid )

Long Term

What you will do

Key Responsibilities

• Active participation in the microbiology laboratory routine related to the maintenance of microorganisms, promotion of growth, qualification of biological indicators, etc.
• Preparation for sterilization of materials, culture media, and reagents.
• Maintenance, qualification, and calibration of equipment.
• Strategy formulation in accelerated and long-term stability studies for cosmetic products in global projects.
• Conducting activities related to the qualification of pharmacopeial microbiological methodologies for finished products and raw materials.
• Development, review, and execution of microbiological qualification protocols and reports.
• Preparation and review of technical documentation and reports for microbiological qualifications.
• Structuring and managing quality records, such as investigations, CAPAs, and risk assessments.
• Ability to communicate clearly with the internal organization and global teams.
• Effectively collaborate with project members, adhering to priorities, checkpoints, and deadlines to support objectives.
• Maintain a proactive mindset for identifying opportunities to improve our processes.
• Manage and coordinate low and high complexity projects with cross-functional team and SMEs, report metrics, and interact with and/or lead cross-functional teams to implement projects.
• Work independently to drive technical resolutions.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• A minimum degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or food industry is required, with a strong background in microbiology.
• Proven experience in test method qualification, test method transfer, and laboratory investigations is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, along with advanced proficiency in English.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with consumer products, including self-care, skin care, skin cleansers, hair care, oral care, and/or baby care products, is highly preferred.