About Us

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world's leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world's first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers!

Location: SD Guthrie Technology Centre Sdn Bhd, Serdang, Selangor

Business Unit: Research & Development

Your Mission

Conduct research and develop innovative solutions using molecular biology, genomics, genetics, bioinformatics, and emerging technologies to enhance products and services for oil palm and other crops.
Plan, design, execute, analyze research projects, interpret insights, troubleshoot issues, and report findings to drive new outputs, improved products, and refined procedures related to oil palm and other crops.
Collect, analyze, and interpret molecular, genomic, genetic, and phenotypic data using advanced bioinformatics, quantitative genetics analysis and statistical tools to support trait improvement in oil palm and other crops.
Contribute to scientific publications, intellectual property (IP), and peer-reviewed papers, demonstrating creativity, technical expertise and independent thinking.
Develop research proposals aligned with company goals and support programme and project leaders in achieving key deliverables.
Mentor and guide junior staff, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team.
Provide technical expertise and support to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Assist in managing laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, vendor coordination, and troubleshooting of key instruments.
Ensure compliance with safety and biosafety standards, including documentation, standard operating procedures, work instructions and HIRACs.
Assist in budget planning, resource management and monitoring for assigned project clusters.
Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate research progress and outcomes internally and externally.

Ideal Candidates

BSc, MSc, or PhD in Plant Biotechnology, Biomolecular Sciences, Plant Genetic Engineering, Plant Genetics or a related scientific discipline, with relevant research or working experience.
Fresh Doctorate (with required critical skills, research experience and good publication record), or
Master's Degree with min 1-year relevant working experience in laboratory or research (with required critical skills and with experience in publication), or
Bachelor's Degree with min 2 years relevant working experience in laboratory or research (with required critical skills and with relevant experience in publication)
Minimum 1 year experience in R&D for Doctorate holder

Why Join Us

Flexible Benefits Coverage
Learning on Demand
Employee Wellness Programme
Employee Engagement Activities
Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs
Education Assistance (terms & conditions apply)
and many more...

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