Associate Researcher

Overview

Research & Development Manager

Home Care, Institutional, and Water Treatment

Formulation Development,

Formulation Development

• Develop, test, and optimize product formulations across multiple categories.
• Ensure formulations meet safety, efficacy, and stability standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve formulation challenges during scale-up and production

Research & Innovation

• Conduct research into new ingredients, technologies, and market trends.
• Provide technical input into innovation projects and product improvement initiatives.
• Benchmark competitor products and provide insights for differentiation.

Testing & Evaluation

• Perform stability, compatibility, and performance testing on formulations.
• Analyze test results and implement improvements to formulations.
• Document all findings and provide clear reports to stakeholders.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with local and international product regulations.
• Collaborate with QA teams to maintain product quality standards.
• Support audits and provide technical documentation when required.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports, and formulation logs.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Apply best practices in laboratory safety, including chemical handling and waste disposal.
• Follow 5S methodology to maintain a clean and organized lab environment.
• Identify and report any HSE risks; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaboration

• Work effectively within cross-functional teams (QA, Production, Regulatory, and Commercial).
• Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork, representing Reza with discipline and integrity.

Kpis & Measures Of Success

• **Formulation Output:**
• Number of formulations successfully developed and transferred to production.
• **Testing Compliance:**
• % of tests completed on time; % of successful stability/efficacy outcomes.
• **Innovation Contribution:**
• Number of new ingredients/technologies assessed and proposed annually.
• **Regulatory Compliance:**
• Zero non-compliance findings during audits.
• **Documentation Quality:**
• Accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of lab records and reports.
• **Collaboration & Support:**
• Feedback from QA, Production, and R&D leadership on contribution and teamwork.
• **HSE Standards:**
• Zero lab safety incidents; compliance with chemical handling and waste disposal protocols.

Autonomy

• Works under general direction in the laboratory environment, applying procedures and making independent decisions on routine tasks.
• Escalates complex formulation or compliance issues to senior colleagues.

Influence

• Contributes to project outcomes by providing technical input.
• Influences colleagues through accurate data, professional reporting, and collaborative problem-solving.

Complexity

• Performs varied laboratory and research activities, adapting methods to customer and regulatory needs.
• Handles multiple projects simultaneously with structured prioritization.

Business Skills

• Demonstrates professional communication, accurate record keeping, and reliability in delivery.
• Shows initiative in learning new techniques and applying continuous improvement principles.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 years’ relevant experience in product formulation and laboratory research, with mandatory experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of chemistry, formulation science, or related disciplines.
• Familiarity with stability testing, laboratory methods, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Office and laboratory documentation tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in
• chemistry or pharmacy.
• Postgraduate study in formulation science, Knowledge of regulatory affairs is an advantage.

Key Relationships

• Internal: Research & Development Manager, Quality Assurance, Production, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial Team.
• External: None