Uniten R&D
    (27 reviews)

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    Company overview

    Company size

    11-50
    UNITEN R & D Sdn Bhd (URND) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universiti Tenaga Nasional that was established on 18 November 2008.Since then, the company has been operating to provide a platform for research and development activities involving academics and industries to harness the next generation technologies in order to catalyse dynamic, relevant, excellent and productive research in the country.

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    85%
    Rate salary as high or average
    89%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Uniten R&D?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Uniten R&D appreciate the work-life balance and flexible environment, with the ability to take time off as needed. There are opportunities for learning new skills and knowledge, and management is supportive and easy to approach, providing resources to help with research projects. Additionally, there is a good environment for teamwork and collaboration.

    However, some potential challenges include limited opportunities for career growth, particularly for non-academic staff. Employees in research roles may face challenges such as meeting deadlines, choosing appropriate methodologies, and conducting effective literature reviews. There are also concerns about the work environment, such as small or outdated office spaces and a quiet atmosphere during student breaks. Certain roles, such as research assistants, may experience a heavy workload with high expectations for self-driven work.

    Recent reviews

    2.0
    Research Assistant
    Sep 2023
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Easy money, little effort, no development.
    The good thingsWork life balance is achievable. Salary is negotiable with your boss. No KPI. No targets. Just datelines.
    The challengesWorking here presents no challenge. It's a company for easy money with little effort. However, you will get nowhere if you are planning for a long-time job here.
    5.0
    Research and development
    Sep 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great place for research!
    The good thingsMy boss are easy to approach and discussed with. They provide a lot of resource to help the research project
    The challengesThe office is too small and quite dusty
    5.0
    Research Engineer
    Apr 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Good and positive environment to work
    The good thingsFlexible and very good environment
    The challengesto meet the dateline and write papers for journals
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