Associate Researcher

Overview

Reza Investment Company Ltd., a subsidiary of the Alireza family in Saudi Arabia, is a diversified conglomerate with market-leading positions in trading, manufacturing, and service industries. With 20+ market-leading business in manufacturing, advertising, food, and logistics.

Reza Investment is a key player in the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region. Established in 1976, the company is headquartered in Jeddah with branches in Riyadh, Al Khobar, Qatar, Bahrain, and United Arab Emirates.

Reza Investment is seeking a motivated Research Associate to support the Research & Development Manager in the formulation, testing, and innovation of new products.

This role combines hands-on laboratory work, technical research, and compliance monitoring. You will play a key part in developing high-quality formulations, driving product innovation, and ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of safety, stability, efficacy, and regulatory compliance.

If you're passionate about scientific innovation, product quality, and making an impact in everyday solutions, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Formulation Development: Develop, test, and optimize product formulations; troubleshoot formulation challenges during scale-up and production.
• Research & Innovation: Explore new ingredients, technologies, and market trends; benchmark competitor products for differentiation.
• Testing & Evaluation: Conduct stability, compatibility, and performance tests; analyze results and recommend improvements.
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality: Ensure compliance with local/international regulations; support audits with technical documentation.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate lab records, logs, and prepare technical reports for stakeholders.
• Health, Safety & Environment: Follow best laboratory practices, chemical handling protocols, and maintain a safe, organized lab.
• Collaboration: Work closely with QA, Production, Regulatory, and Commercial teams, demonstrating professionalism and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Environmental Science, or related field
• Prior laboratory or R&D experience in formulation development is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of formulation principles, testing methodologies, and regulatory standards.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and innovation.

Who You Are: A technically skilled sales professional with experience in healthcare, industrial, or technical sales environments. Passionate about delivering innovative hygiene and infection control solutions to clients.

Values

• Sustainability
• Integrity
• Diversity