Chemist (Based in Sandakan)

IOI Plantation Services Sdn Bhd; Sandakan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Sandakan, Malaysia, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support daily laboratory operations and quality control. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The role involves reviewing test results and supervising laboratory staff to ensure effective performance. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply, and the position offers comprehensive benefits including medical and educational support.

Benefits

Medical

Education support

Dental

Parking

Optical

Comprehensive Insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and equipment.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Laboratory in the daily operations of the laboratory.
• Implement the MS ISO/IEC 17025 management system.
• Review and analyze test results generated from laboratory activities.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate laboratory analysts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Laboratory safety protocols

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Job description

About the Company

IOI Corporation Berhad (IOI) is a leading global integrated and sustainable palm oil player, listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Berhad.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Laboratory in the daily operations of the laboratory.
• Assist the Head of Laboratory in implementing the MS ISO/IEC 17025 management system and good laboratory practices.
• Review and analyze test results generated from the laboratory activities.
• Assist in the development and validation of test methods to maintain quality, productivity, and consistency.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate laboratory analysts to ensure safe, accurate, and effective work performance.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry.
• Minimum 1–2 years of laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and equipment.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Perks and Benefits

• Medical
• Education support
• Dental
• Parking
• Optical
• Comprehensive Insurance coverage