diff --git a/_maps/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/dangerous_research.dmm b/_maps/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/dangerous_research.dmm
index 84a3a2658d3..a7eac1fe1a8 100644
--- a/_maps/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/dangerous_research.dmm
+++ b/_maps/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/dangerous_research.dmm
@@ -1192,7 +1192,7 @@
 	},
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/gibs,
 /obj/item/organ/internal/brain,
-/obj/item/skillchip/job/research_director,
+/obj/item/skillchip/research_director,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/tile/neutral/half{
 	dir = 4
 	},
diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/skills.dm b/code/__DEFINES/skills.dm
index f6ecde7c2e1..5a945d7ec57 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/skills.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/skills.dm
@@ -46,3 +46,9 @@
 
 ///The base modifier a boulder's size grants to the mining skill.
 #define MINING_SKILL_BOULDER_SIZE_XP 10
+
+// Skillchip categories
+//Various skillchip categories. Use these when setting which categories a skillchip restricts being paired with
+//while using the SKILLCHIP_RESTRICTED_CATEGORIES flag
+#define SKILLCHIP_CATEGORY_GENERAL "general"
+#define SKILLCHIP_CATEGORY_JOB "job"
diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/research_director.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/research_director.dm
index 1142ba033ff..bcf34c37228 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/research_director.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/research_director.dm
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@
 	messenger = /obj/item/storage/backpack/messenger/science
 
 	chameleon_extras = /obj/item/stamp/head/rd
-	skillchips = list(/obj/item/skillchip/job/research_director)
+	skillchips = list(/obj/item/skillchip/research_director, /obj/item/skillchip/job/roboticist)
 
 /datum/outfit/job/rd/mod
 	name = "Research Director (MODsuit)"
diff --git a/code/modules/library/skill_learning/job_skillchips/research_director.dm b/code/modules/library/skill_learning/generic_skillchips/rod_suplex.dm
similarity index 85%
rename from code/modules/library/skill_learning/job_skillchips/research_director.dm
rename to code/modules/library/skill_learning/generic_skillchips/rod_suplex.dm
index 899defb1fd5..b889073909d 100644
--- a/code/modules/library/skill_learning/job_skillchips/research_director.dm
+++ b/code/modules/library/skill_learning/generic_skillchips/rod_suplex.dm
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/obj/item/skillchip/job/research_director
+/obj/item/skillchip/research_director
 	name = "R.D.S.P.L.X. skillchip"
 	desc = "Knowledge of how to solve the ancient conumdrum; what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object."
 	auto_traits = list(TRAIT_ROD_SUPLEX)
@@ -7,3 +7,6 @@
 	skill_icon = "dumbbell"
 	activate_message = "<span class='notice'>You realise if you apply the correct force, at the correct angle, it is possible to make the immovable permanently movable.</span>"
 	deactivate_message = "<span class='notice'>You forget how to permanently anchor a paradoxical object.</span>"
+	chip_category = SKILLCHIP_CATEGORY_GENERAL
+	skillchip_flags = NONE
+	slot_use = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/library/skill_learning/job_skillchips/_job.dm b/code/modules/library/skill_learning/job_skillchips/_job.dm
index 87f2d47ac9c..23381d06066 100644
--- a/code/modules/library/skill_learning/job_skillchips/_job.dm
+++ b/code/modules/library/skill_learning/job_skillchips/_job.dm
@@ -1,11 +1,6 @@
-/// Job related skillchip category
-#define SKILLCHIP_CATEGORY_JOB "job"
-
 /obj/item/skillchip/job
 	skillchip_flags = SKILLCHIP_RESTRICTED_CATEGORIES
 	chip_category = SKILLCHIP_CATEGORY_JOB
 	incompatibility_list = list(SKILLCHIP_CATEGORY_JOB)
 	abstract_parent_type = /obj/item/skillchip/job
 	slot_use = 2
-
-#undef SKILLCHIP_CATEGORY_JOB
diff --git a/code/modules/library/skill_learning/skillchip.dm b/code/modules/library/skill_learning/skillchip.dm
index 9657a330527..ae40b84c64b 100644
--- a/code/modules/library/skill_learning/skillchip.dm
+++ b/code/modules/library/skill_learning/skillchip.dm
@@ -1,10 +1,3 @@
-// Skillchip categories
-//Various skillchip categories. Use these when setting which categories a skillchip restricts being paired with
-//while using the SKILLCHIP_RESTRICTED_CATEGORIES flag
-/// General related skillchip category
-#define SKILLCHIP_CATEGORY_GENERAL "general"
-
-
 /obj/item/skillchip
 	name = "skillchip"
 	desc = "This biochip integrates with user's brain to enable mastery of specific skill. Consult certified Nanotrasen neurosurgeon before use."
@@ -531,5 +524,3 @@
 	ADD_TRAIT(source, TRAIT_UNHITTABLE_BY_PROJECTILES, SKILLCHIP_TRAIT)
 	source.adjustStaminaLoss(20)
 	addtimer(TRAIT_CALLBACK_REMOVE(source, TRAIT_UNHITTABLE_BY_PROJECTILES, SKILLCHIP_TRAIT), FLIP_EMOTE_DURATION + 0.1 SECONDS)
-
-#undef SKILLCHIP_CATEGORY_GENERAL
diff --git a/tgstation.dme b/tgstation.dme
index ae5655337fd..c46eb84b0e8 100644
--- a/tgstation.dme
+++ b/tgstation.dme
@@ -4370,13 +4370,13 @@
 #include "code\modules\library\random_books.dm"
 #include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\skill_station.dm"
 #include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\skillchip.dm"
+#include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\generic_skillchips\rod_suplex.dm"
 #include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\job_skillchips\_job.dm"
 #include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\job_skillchips\chef.dm"
 #include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\job_skillchips\clown.dm"
 #include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\job_skillchips\janitor.dm"
 #include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\job_skillchips\miner.dm"
 #include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\job_skillchips\psychologist.dm"
-#include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\job_skillchips\research_director.dm"
 #include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\job_skillchips\roboticist.dm"
 #include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\job_skillchips\station_engineer.dm"
 #include "code\modules\lighting\lighting_area.dm"