Agronomist, Oil Palm Research

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 Research Sdn Bhd, Carey Island, Selangor

Business Unit: Innovation & Technology

Your Mission

• To conduct oil palm trials to improve agronomic and agricultural practices.
• Plans and provides fertiliser application programme and recommendation for oil palm for SD Guthrie estates.
• Advises the estates on the good agronomic practices for yield improvement.
• Provides training/clinics in various agronomic aspects for executive and non-executive staff of estate operation.
• To assist immediate superior in the data gathering and compilation for advisory services.
• Plans and supervises oil palm and foliar sampling work.
• To conduct and implement sustainability practices in the estate.
• To carry out any other task or project instructed by superior as and when requested.

Education / Professional Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Plant Science, or a related discipline.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; candidates with up to two years of relevant experience may also be considered.
• Basic knowledge of agronomy, soil fertility, plant nutrition, fertiliser management, field experimentation, and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Internship, research, or fieldwork exposure in oil palm, plantation agriculture, soil or foliar sampling, crop monitoring, or agricultural data collection is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; exposure to statistical, GIS, GPS, or digital field data collection tools is advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to maintain accurate field and research records.
• Able to work independently with guidance and collaborate effectively with research, estate, and operational teams.
• Willing to undertake regular fieldwork, travel to estates or research locations, and work under tropical outdoor conditions.
• Committed to complying with the company's safety, health, environmental, and operational requirements.

Technical

• Research Methodologies & Techniques
• R&D Technical Writing
• Project Management
• Industry Knowledge & Application

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...