Assistant R&D Manager

RTC-1 Employment Services; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A licensed recruitment firm in the UAE seeks an Assistant R&D Manager to lead the development of new coil coating products and supervise junior chemists. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry or related fields and at least 4 years of R&D experience. This role emphasizes innovation and adherence to environmental standards in product development.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of R&D experience in coil coatings.
• Expertise in formulation development and coating performance testing.
• Open to Asian Nationalities, 35 years old and below.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and development of new coil coating and paint products.
• Supervise and provide guidance to junior chemists.
• Manage multiple R&D projects from concept to commercialization.

Skills

Formulation development

Coating performance testing

Raw material evaluation

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Paint Technology, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Role Position Title: Assistant R&D Manager. Employment Type: Full Time. Salary: all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications. Job Location: RAK, UAE. About the Client: A group of company serving high-performance industrial coatings, specializing in automotive, construction, and transport sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and development of new coil coating and paint products tailored to customer requirements and evolving market demands. Ensure innovation, performance, and alignment with regulatory and environmental standards.
• Continuously review and enhance existing formulations to improve product performance, reduce costs, and support sustainable manufacturing practices.
• Manage multiple R&D projects from initial concept through to commercialization, in close coordination with the R&D Manager.
• Supervise and provide guidance to junior chemists and support their technical development and ensure effective execution of daily laboratory activities.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Open to Asian Nationalities, 35 years old and below
• Must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Paint Technology, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• At least 4 years of R&D experience in coil coatings, preferably in a senior or supervisory role
• Expertise in formulation development, raw material evaluation, and coating performance testing is a must

About the company

RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.