R&D Associate
Reckitt Benckiser Arabia
Total years of experience :10 years, 9 Months
Experienced in raw material testing procedure: titration, loss on drying, viscometer, moisture, alkalinity and heavy metals determination.
. Performed basic to sophisticated procedures and analysis as required.
. Prepared test solutions, samples, compounds and reagents for laboratory personnel to
conduct tests.
. Performed routine calibration of laboratory equipment
. Interpret, analyze and approved analytical data
. Participated/Reviewed in feasibility work, analysis, validation, stability testing, trials of each
project.
. Provided direct evaluation of product performance, stability testing and claims support
. Reviewed/participated in production start-ups, quality improvement and cost saving projects.
. Provided data and analysis for successful product launches.
. Reported various project activities and interact with other R&D personnel to share best practices.
. Managed laboratory activities to provide clear definition of product, claims, raw materials.
. Performed qualitative & quantitative test in different product samples and raw materials.
. Provided technical support for consumer complaints and quality issues.
. Worked on the following project types: (i) Regional/Local Product Developments; (ii)Fuel Initiatives; (iii) support to supply manufacturing, procurement & packaging projects; (iv) support to supply for any quality issues.
. Provided daily R&D technical support to supply, sales and marketing teams
. Provided technical support for clear definition of products, marketing claims and raw-
material requirements from local/regional perspectives.
. Performed product performance and evaluation/comparison with competitive products.
. Trained new T&D personnel for new specific technologies/products, project management
and Technical Document System.
Provide data and analysis to support R&D Team, to ensure successful product launch.
. Prepared and reviewed analytical results to ensure compliance with GMP and GLP.
. Prepared and reviewed SOP, validation and stability documents.
. Reviewed/Participated in stability protocol.
. Prepared/reviewed change control.
. Qualified local/regional raw and packaging material and suppliers for product production.
. Ensured all standard operating procedures are implemented and followed in the laboratory.
. Participated in periodic quality audits.
. Provided supports to supply, manufacturing, quality, procurement and packaging projects.
. Performed performance evaluation of products.
Performed physical and chemical analysis of water and wastewater, including hardness, alkalinity, Fluoride/Chloride content, Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Dissolved Oxygen,
Total Solids, Total Suspended Solids, color, pH/Alkalinity and Heavy Metals.
. Performs quantitative & quantitative analysis in different type of samples (water, air ambi-
ent, soil, fertilizers, raw material, etc.) using a variety of standard methods and instruments.
. Performed different test for Air Section, including Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, Particulate Matter for stationary emission samples and Total Suspended Particulate for ambient air
samples.
. Gained experience in the operation, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
and analytical instrumentation within environmental laboratory, including Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometer AAS), UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, HPLC (high-performance liquid
chromatography).
. Updates procedures and laboratory manuals used in the laboratory.
. Coordinates with the laboratory supervisor to ensure that analysts adhered to approve laboratory procedures.
. Trained new employees on laboratory procedures, GLP’s and GMP’s.
- Sampled and analyzed domestic water resources.
. Performed chemical test, including hardness, sulfate and magnesium content, TDS, and Fluoride/Chloride content, heavy metals content to ensure compliance with Local Regulatory Standards.
- Performed analysis on ambient air and air sample from stationary sources.
. Prepared chemical reagents needed for water, waste water, and ambient air samples analysis.
. Prepared, reviewed SOP, and validation documents.
. Prepared and reviewed analytical results to ensure compliance with GLP.
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