20 Research Scientists jobs in Dubai

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Job Objective: As a Research & Development Engineer in the Trucks Division, you will design, develop, and test innovative automotive technologies to enhance vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency. You will contribute to strategic R&D initiatives, collaborate across departments, and ensure the successful implementation of new technologies.

• Review vendor specifications and collaborate with suppliers to ensure components meet design and performance requirements.
• Monitor industry trends, customer needs, and competitors to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Collect, analyze, and organize data to support strategic R&D initiatives and decision making.
• Conduct feasibility studies and supplier comparisons with detailed product information.
• Manage R&D projects, track progress, and ensure deliverables align with schedules.
• Coordinate communication across departments (Production, QA, Design) and suppliers for sourcing, evaluations, and technical updates.
• Work with design engineers to improve components based on test results and performance data.
• Perform and monitor fitment and durability testing under various conditions to validate functionality and reliability.
• Maintain organized records and prepare clear technical reports for stakeholders.

Academic Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Expertise in design development and strategic project planning.
• Knowledge of bid assessment, cost analysis, product approval, and regulatory compliance (homologation).
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate effectively with suppliers and clients.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.

Experience:

• 1–2 years of experience in vehicle design, development, or automotive R&D.
• Innovative mindset and ability to improve vehicle technologies.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight schedules.

Experience: 1 - 3 yrs. | Opening: 1
Education: Bachelor of Technology/Engineering, Any Graduation
Nationality: Any Nationality
Industry Type: Automotive / Automobile / Auto Accessories
Functional Area: R&D / Research & Development Sep 16,2025

The Business Growth Research & Development (R&D) Manager is responsible for driving innovation identifying new business opportunities and enhancing the organizations competitive edge through research and strategic development. This role involves market analysis trend forecasting product/service development and collaboration with crossfunctional teams to implement growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong blend of analytical skills business acumen and innovative thinking to support longterm sustainability and expansion.

• Conduct indepth market research to identify new business opportunities trends and competitive landscapes.
• Analyze customer needs industry developments and emerging technologies to inform growth strategies.
• Develop business models feasibility studies and strategic roadmaps for expansion.
• Lead R&D initiatives to enhance existing products/services or develop new ones.
• Collaborate with product development sales and marketing teams to align R&D efforts with business objectives.
• Evaluate new technologies partnerships and investment opportunities to drive innovation.
• Identify and develop strategic alliances partnerships and collaborations.
• Support mergers acquisitions and joint ventures that align with the companys growth vision.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure business expansion opportunities.
• Utilize data analytics and market intelligence to measure the effectiveness of growth initiatives.
• Develop KPIs and performance metrics to track progress and optimize strategies.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior management for informed decisionmaking.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Implement R&D best practices to improve operational efficiency and costeffectiveness.
• Drive digital transformation and automation strategies where applicable.
Qualifications & Skills:
• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration Marketing Economics Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in business growth R&D market research or corporate strategy.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau Google Analytics).
• Familiarity with R&D methodologies and business model innovation.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical problemsolving and criticalthinking abilities.
• Excellent communication negotiation and leadership skills.
• Ability to work crossfunctionally and drive collaboration between teams.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of industryspecific market trends regulatory landscapes and competitive forces.

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Job Objective: As a Research & Development Engineer in the Trucks Division, you will design, develop, and test innovative automotive technologies to enhance vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency. You will contribute to strategic R&D initiatives, collaborate across departments, and ensure the successful implementation of new technologies.

• Review vendor specifications and collaborate with suppliers to ensure components meet design and performance requirements.
• Monitor industry trends, customer needs, and competitors to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Collect, analyze, and organize data to support strategic R&D initiatives and decision making.
• Conduct feasibility studies and supplier comparisons with detailed product information.
• Manage R&D projects, track progress, and ensure deliverables align with schedules.
• Coordinate communication across departments (Production, QA, Design) and suppliers for sourcing, evaluations, and technical updates.
• Work with design engineers to improve components based on test results and performance data.
• Perform and monitor fitment and durability testing under various conditions to validate functionality and reliability.
• Maintain organized records and prepare clear technical reports for stakeholders.

Academic Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Expertise in design development and strategic project planning.
• Knowledge of bid assessment, cost analysis, product approval, and regulatory compliance (homologation).
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate effectively with suppliers and clients.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.

Experience:

• 1–2 years of experience in vehicle design, development, or automotive R&D.
• Innovative mindset and ability to improve vehicle technologies.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight schedules.

Experience: 1 - 3 yrs. | Opening: 1
Education: Bachelor of Technology/Engineering, Any Graduation
Nationality: Any Nationality
Industry Type: Automotive / Automobile / Auto Accessories
Functional Area: R&D / Research & Development Sep 16,2025

A Chemist is required to work in a dynamic laboratory environment, performing various chemical tests and experiments to analyze samples. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of chemistry principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently.

Posted Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM

About Us

GRIFFCO Foods results from the strategic partnership between two companies Griffith foods and IFFCO that are purely driven by purpose and over 100 years of a solid family-based culture. It combines Griffith Food’s global reach, innovation expertise and core capabilities with IFFCO’s deep-rooted heritage and outstanding infrastructure in the region.

GRIFFCO Foods is the only food service partner that provides you with expert, sustainable food solutions with extreme agility for businesses that desire insight oriented, culinary inspired innovation across the GCC, the Levant region, Egypt and Pakistan because they need the support of a global agile product development partner to keep them future ready in an era of fast changing trends and preferences.

Our Purpose At GRIFFCO Foods our purpose defines who we are, what we do, and why we exist, highlighting what makes us distinct and authentic in the marketplace. GRIFFCO Foods exists to collaboratively create best-in-class sustainable products and solutions that are globally local, harnessing centuries of product development expertise with the speed, agility, and precision required to deliver future-ready innovation

Join Our Family When you join GRIFFCO Foods, you are not only joining our family, you are joining a community of change-makers. At GRIFFCO Foods, you are encouraged and empowered to make meaningful contributions and discover innovative solutions.

GRIFFCO Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicant because of the following actual or perceived characteristic: race, colour, religion, gender identity, age national origin, physical and mental disability. Equal opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefits programs, trainings, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall and termination.

Major Duties &Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of the product pipeline with current and future customers, understanding their needs and challenges creating solutions that drive mutual value.
• Grow and transform the product portfolio meeting nutrition and sustainability criteria
• ‘Hands on’ development of products with customers.
• Build a fully engaged local R&D team with standalone, fit for Purpose Food science and R&D capabilities incl but not exclusive to raw materials, culinary center and pilot scale assets.
• Unlock value through our existing regional and global portfolio of products (lifting and launching.)
• Support the end to end creation of value streams in the key markets
• Build and leverage a strong network of partners across the specified region and globe, utilizing Griffith Foods internal networks, existing external partners and creating new ones in an ecosystem approach.
• Understand the regulatory constraints and engage with internal and external partners to manage compliance.
• Support the set-up of manufacturing and co-manufacturing in the selected countries

Problem Solving/Decision Making:

• Working in a highly ambiguous environment, creative problem solver, capable of navigating complex challenges.
• Works with independence, exercising ingenuity and judgement in the approach to and accomplishment of tasks.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry or similar.
• Proven management and leadership experience at senior level.
• Language: English is a must
• Experience in technical development of savoury products, including protein and snacks.
• Experience of working in country and internationally.
• Current awareness of local and global flavour trends, culinary trends, and new technology in food applications;
• People Leadership and team development, remote Line management would be a benefit.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• A creative problem solver across the value chain (from raw materials to customer scale up)
• End to end product leadership, from culinary through to scale up (manufacture).
• High level learning agility
• Drive for results
• Dealing with ambiguity.
• Business acumen
• Ideally with B to B or food service experience.
• Priority setting
• Project management
• Benchtop development, with an eagerness and proven ability to be hands on.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

In carrying out our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Griffith Foods will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and/or health risk. Applicants and employees requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Human Resources.

Home / Careers / Research and Development Laboratory Technician

Qemtex is looking for a dedicated Research and Development Laboratory Technician to join our R&D team in Dubai. The role involves preparing high-quality samples according to the formulas provided by our R&D chemists and conducting all necessary performance tests for the prepared powder samples.

• Prepare powder samples that meet the required standards based on the formulas written by R&D chemists.
• Perform color matching according to RAL, Pantone, and other custom color specifications.
• Operate lab equipment, including grinders, extruders, mixers, dry-blenders, bonding machines, and other characterization tools.
• Plan and coordinate with the maintenance team for preventive maintenance and lab equipment repair.
• Follow all safety guidelines and use personal protective equipment (PPE) consistently.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Inspect finished products for defects and ensure they meet quality standards for new formulas.
• Maintain detailed records of coatings, batches, and work orders.
• Document any deviations or issues related to standard procedures for all formulas.
• Coordinate with engineers, production and quality control technicians, painters, assemblers, and supervisors on projects.
• Communicate effectively regarding the status of R&D projects and any issues related to the designed formulas.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to continuously enhance skills.
• Analyze competitor samples and prepare detailed reports.
• Handle customer complaints by providing technical support to the quality control team.
• Perform COA analyses, long-term test analyses, and all powder-related analyses, such as particle size distribution (PSD).
• Conduct tests using differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), pill flow, and gel time measurements.
• Manage raw material studies, follow up on long-term tests, and prepare reports on raw materials.
• Write scale-up reports for new raw materials and critical formulas.

• Proven experience in a laboratory environment focused on research and development.
• Proficiency in operating laboratory equipment and performing sample performance tests.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations in a laboratory setting.

The role of a research scientist is crucial for the development and optimization of diagnostic kits. This position involves researching, developing, and validating assays to ensure their accuracy and effectiveness.

• Design and optimize primers, probes, and reaction conditions for real-time PCR-based assays.
• Develop multiplex RT-PCR assays with high sensitivity and specificity.
• Standardize sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, and amplification workflows.
• Conduct analytical validation (LOD, linearity, specificity, cross-reactivity, precision, reproducibility).

• Ph.D. / M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology Life Sciences, Genetics or related field.
• Experience in NGS / Genomics would be a plus.

As a research scientist, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of innovative diagnostic kits.

Liaise with product management, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure smooth R&D-to-market transition.

We are seeking a skilled Diagnostic Expert to spearhead research, development, and optimization of RT-PCR diagnostic kits.

• Assay Design & Optimization:
• Design and optimize primers, probes, and reaction conditions for real-time PCR–based assays to ensure high sensitivity and specificity.
• Develop multiplex RT-PCR assays with high sensitivity and specificity, leveraging expertise in molecular diagnostics.
• Validation & Verification:
• Conduct analytical validation (LOD, linearity, specificity, cross-reactivity, precision, reproducibility) to ensure the accuracy of our diagnostic kits.
• Support clinical validation studies with reference materials and clinical samples to further validate our assays.
• Technology Transfer & Manufacturing:
• Scale-up optimized assays for routine kit manufacturing, adhering to quality standards.
• Prepare and standardize master mixes, controls, and QC panels to support large-scale production.
• Regulatory & Quality Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, IVD regulations, and applicable international standards to maintain regulatory approval.
• Draft and maintain SOPs, technical files, and risk management documents to facilitate efficient operations.

• A Ph.D. or M.Sc./M.Tech. degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Genetics, or a related field.
• Experience in NGS/Genomics would be advantageous but not essential.

Location: Dubai (relocation support can be provided)

We are seeking a Metal Application Engineer/Researcher specialized in precious metals (gold, silver, and platinum group metals) to lead R&D and pilot projects focused on metals and industrial applications. This role entails developing and implementing innovative metal alloys, additives, and processes, while ensuring compliance with quality regulations and industrial standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead R&D and pilot projects in gold, silver, and platinum group metals, covering refining, alloy development, melting, casting, rolling, forming, and product-level applications.
• Design and implement technical solutions for traceability and authentication of precious metals, ensuring scalability from lab trials to industrial production.
• Build and maintain a proprietary library of molecules and additives for precious metal marking and integrate them into alloys and processes.
• Identify and engage metallurgical laboratories and subcontractors to test metal formulation through master alloy preparation, melting, processing (casting, rolling, forming, coiling.), and full quality testing across different metal families
• Develop and execute comprehensive R&D plans & manage time lines,including test design, experimental trials, data collection, analysis, and solution validation.
• Coordinate proof-of-concept (POC) pilots and client scale-up trials, managing subcontractors, metallurgical laboratories, and international partners.
• Ensure compliance with metallurgical and industrial standards (ISO/ASTM) throughout research and scale-up phases.
• Prepare and deliver professional technical reports, protocols, and presentations for management, clients, subcontractors, and investors.
• Supervise researchers, oversee laboratory operations, and provide leadership in project execution.
• Manage project-related administrative tasks including expenses, invoices, and data tracking.
• Conduct field visits to monitor industrial trials and client projects.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Master's degree in Metal Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of industrial R&D experience in precious metals (gold, silver, and PGM) alloy development, refining, melting, casting, and related processes.
• Strong technical writing skills for drafting protocols, reports, and formal communication.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-driven with the ability to work independently.
• Analytical thinker with innovative problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a holistic perspective.
• Expertise in R&D, alloying, and scaling up research into industrial-scale applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Additional Skills:

• Hands-on approach to both research and application in industrial environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, especially for technical documentation.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork.
• Quick learner with adaptability to evolving project needs.
• Possession of a private vehicle.
• Willingness to work extra hours when necessary.

Availability for occasional field visits abroad to client or subcontractors.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time