Agronomist, Oil Palm Research

SD Guthrie Berhad; Selangor; Sur place; MYR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible Benefits Coverage

Learning on Demand

Employee Wellness Programme

Employee Engagement Activities

Education Assistance (terms & conds)

Résumé du poste

SD Guthrie Berhad invites applications for an Agronomy Research role focused on improving oil palm agronomic practices and sustainability. You will design and conduct trials, plan fertiliser programmes, and advise estates on best practices to boost yield. Training staff and data collection support are also part of the role.

Fresh graduates are welcome; travel to estates and fieldwork are required in tropical outdoor conditions. Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Plant Science or related discipline.
• Fresh graduates welcomed; up to 2 years of relevant experience considered.
• Fundamental knowledge of agronomy, soil fertility, plant nutrition and fertiliser management.
• Experience with oil palm, plantation agriculture or field sampling is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; GIS/GPS exposure is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Willingness for regular fieldwork and travel to estates or research locations.

Responsabilités

• Conduct oil palm trials to improve agronomic practices.
• Plan and provide fertiliser application programmes and recommendations.
• Advise estates on good agronomic practices for yield improvement.
• Provide training/clinics on agronomic aspects for staff.
• Assist superior with data gathering and advisory services.

Connaissances

Agronomy basics

Soil fertility

Field data collection

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science or related

Outils

GIS

GPS

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Description du poste

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!

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

• 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)