Title:  R&D Operator

Location: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Job Type: [Full-time]

Hashtag: # LI-NA1

About Us:

For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,500+ empowered employees are central to this mission.

As a trusted and reliable partner of over 800 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers across the MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients. 

Description:

We are looking for a talented R&D Operator. to join us. At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together.

If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• To store of materials, Cleaning, assemble & disassemble machines, Clean and operate the pilot area and machines under supervision and make waste disposal.
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• Receive, handle, and store the formulation lab materials.
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• Conduct weighing balance verification.
• Cleaning machine parts as per SOP.
• Assemble & disassemble formulation lab machines
• Operation of the machines under supervision
• Conduct In process control testing (IPC).
• Make packaging of pilot scale batches for stability study.
• Prepare pharmaceutical and packaging waste disposal.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and materials in a safe manner.
• Follow company GMP & EHS standards.
• Follow company GDP standards in all documentation practices.
• Follow safety procedures and first aid measures
• Understand timelines and demonstrate a sense of responding urgency in work and in responding colleagues.
• Send and receive documents between department and other departments.

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates whose experience and skills align closely with the qualifications outlined below:

• Diploma or High Secondary School
• 1 year experience in the same field.
• Accuracy in the work & ability to learn.
• Knowledge of GMP & GLP.
• Knowledge of the rules for safety and Health processes.
• Work under pressure & has team spirit.
• Interpersonal Skills

Learn more about Hikma in KSA hikma-ksa-factsheet-aug-2025-en.pdf

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