Job Title: Senior Research Specialist

Job Code: 047/001/198

Location: Dubai

Salary: Based on experience

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Job Responsibilities:

- Research and develop new products based on market requirements; this may include the modification of existing products or the production of new ones.

- Research and develop new techniques to enhance the quality of existing products or reduce the cost of production.

- Conduct certain laboratory tests and analyses.

- Study the test results of various products under development and guide our team on the required action plan.

- Provide technical support to the Sales and Procurement Departments regarding NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) and provide step-by-step action plans and solutions.

- Provide formulation guides for lubricants and gradually develop the same knowledge for other lubricant and non-lubricant products.

- Prepare educational presentations for the Sales & Marketing teams (internal use and for customers).

- Learn the latest industry developments and report any changes to the Sales team and Management in an easy-to-understand method.

- Prepare professional technical documentation for existing products as well as new ones.

- Develop a system for data management and storage with regards to laboratory testing data and reports.

- Support the Production team and their activities with technical support.

- Develop formulations jointly with the support of the Line Manager, prepare and conduct test blends.

- Be actively involved in product testing, audits, and all coordination with the third-party laboratory team.

- Manage projects and ensure they are completed promptly and in accordance with deadlines.

- Track and manage new samples and products.

- Prepare the necessary reports in a timely manner and submit them to the Line Manager.

- Research and explore new suppliers for new products with expected quality in various chemical industries.

- Proposing techniques to improve research quality and team productivity.

- Reporting equipment problems and assisting with setting up new equipment.

- Guiding, training, and advising junior researchers and students, and supporting senior research staff.

- Developing and following standard operating procedures and adhering to company policies and safety guidelines.

Job Requirements:

- Degree in a Chemistry discipline or equivalent.

- Minimum 5 years of experience in the additive/lubricant industry.

- 3 years of research-related experience.

- Knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices, and methods.

- Knowledge of scientific laboratory research techniques.

- Computer literacy and strong mathematical, analytical, and research skills

- Understand different base oil classifications and their basic parameters.

- Must be able to formulate monograde & multigrade formulations.

- In-depth knowledge of the necessary instruments/equipment to be used in the laboratory.

- Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills.

- Knowledge of additive components, SAE, VG, API, ILSAC, JASO specifications, and different additives, such as PCMO, HDDEO, Gear oil additives, ATF, Hydraulic, etc. is an advantage.

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