Research Scientist - Product Development & Innovation

Fredericton, New Brunswick

Start Date: Open Contract type: Permanent, Full time                                                  

Benefits: Health & Dental Salary: Commensurate with experience

Chinova Bioworks is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a Research Scientist - Product Development & Innovation. This position reports to the Head of Product Development.

About Chinova Bioworks:

Chinova Bioworks is one of the world’s most innovative food technology companies that specializes in natural white button mushroom-derived extracts. We make new functional ingredients for the food and beverage industry that help our clients meet major consumer trends for clean label and healthy shelf life extension. We are looking to expand our portfolio to other applications and need a strong team member who can help us with this endeavor. Chinova Bioworks offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. This position is for our office and lab in Fredericton, NB.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plan, design and conduct experiments to investigate and analyze scientific phenomena

  • Extrapolate data to develop theories that aim to explain these phenomena

  • Craft and propose novel, scientifically rigorous research ideas

  • Promote beneficence and minimize risks

  • Conduct in-house research presentations

  • Maintain comprehensive laboratory notebooks, a neat and orderly laboratory workplace, and adhere to laboratory quality plans, QA/QC measures, and SOPs

  • Work safely and contribute to updating and improving laboratory safety practices

  • Supervise support laboratory staff, ensuring maintenance of laboratory equipment, and generation and reporting of high-quality analytical results

  • Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies 

  • Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices

  • Work in a rapid, agile, and thorough manner in support of a diverse work portfolio

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Ability to develop and follow research methodology and protocol

  • Knowledge of scientific approaches and methodologies

  • Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise

  • Knowledge of scientific research principles, practices, and protocols

  • Ability to design, organize, and coordinate scientific research projects

  • Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures

Personal Skills:

  • Creative, problem-solving, strategic thinking

  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate with others

  • Self-motivated, can work independently  

  • Proven data analytical techniques

      

Education / Experience:

  • Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field

  • Experience in a lab environment

  

To Apply:

Email a current resume with a cover letter to daniel.cyril@chinovabioworks.com

Natasha Dhayagude