Research Scientist - Product Development & Innovation (Talent Pipeline)
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Start Date: Talent Pipeline 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