Description
Job Summary:
Senior researcher for the development and improvement of starch-derived products, applying chemical knowledge and developing analytical methods.
Key Highlights:
1. Advanced research on starch-derived products
2. Application of knowledge in chemical reactions and functionalization
3. Development and validation of analytical methods
**We are seeking a Research Engineer**
**Responsibilities:**
* Conduct advanced and structured research in projects related to the development, innovation, or improvement of starch-derived products.
* Apply knowledge of chemical reactions, functional groups, catalytic agents, and stabilizers used in starch modification and functionalization processes.
* Develop and validate analytical methods for characterizing starches and their derivatives (e.g., moisture content, viscosity, solubility, thermal profile, swelling index, amylose/amylopectin content, degree of substitution of functional groups, among others).
* Perform molecular structural analysis using analytical techniques such as spectroscopy, microscopy, chromatography, or other instrumental tools when required for special projects.
* Ensure reliability of analytical results through repeatability, reproducibility, verification, and instrument calibration tests.
**We Offer:**
* Monthly salary between $15,000 and $17,000
* Statutory benefits
* Subsidized cafeteria
* Career development and training plan
* Accident insurance
* Three paid leave days.
Salary: $15,000.00 \- $17,000.00 per month
Education:
* Completed bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Work Location: On-site employment