Agronomist, Oil Palm Research

SD Guthrie International; Selangor; Presencial; MYR 31.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SD Guthrie International in Selangor, Malaysia, is seeking a driven Agricultural Science graduate to join our oil palm research and estate teams. You will conduct trials, plan fertiliser programmes, and advise estates on best agronomic practices to boost yield.

Training staff and accurate data collection are key parts of the role. You will travel to estates for fieldwork, support sustainability initiatives, and work under tropical outdoor conditions, with emphasis on safety and precise

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Plant Science, or related discipline.
• Fresh graduates encouraged; candidates with up to two years of relevant experience may 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 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.
• Willing to undertake regular fieldwork, travel to estates or research locations, and work under tropical outdoor conditions.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct oil palm trials to improve agronomic practices.
• Plan and provide fertiliser application programme and recommendations.
• Advise estates on good agronomic practices for yield improvement.
• Provide training/clinics in various agronomic aspects for staff of estate operation.
• Assist superior in data gathering and compilation for advisory services.
• Plan and supervise oil palm and foliar sampling work.
• Conduct and implement sustainability practices in the estate.
• Carry out any other task or project instructed by superior.

Conocimientos

Agronomy

Soil fertility

Plant nutrition

Fertiliser management

Field experimentation

Sustainable agriculture

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Science or related discipline

Herramientas

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

GIS

GPS

Digital field data collection tools

Descripción del empleo

We value our people and encourage everyone to grow professionally.

Job Description:

• 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.

Job Requirement

• 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.