Chemist (Based in Sandakan)

IOI Plantation Services Sdn Bhd; Sandakan; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading palm oil producer in Malaysia is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to assist the Head of Laboratory with daily operations, implement ISO standards, and supervise laboratory analysts. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, and 1-2 years of laboratory experience is preferred. This role provides a dynamic work environment focused on quality and safety in laboratory practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of laboratory experience.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Company Overview

IOI Corporation Berhad (IOI) is a leading global integrated and sustainable palm oil player. We are listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Berhad and trading as MYX: 1961. Our palm oil business consists of upstream plantation in both Malaysia and Indonesia; and downstream resource-based manufacturing business. With hands‑on management approach and excellent agronomic practices, we are ranked highly as one of the most efficient major plantation owners to produce one of the highest oil yields in the industry.

Our resource‑based manufacturing business consists of three segments: refining, oleochemical and specialty oils and fats. We own two palm oil refineries in Malaysia and four oleochemical manufacturing plants in Malaysia and Germany. Our specialty oils and fats manufacturing business is carried out by our 20%-owned associate company, Bunge Loders Croklaan (formerly known as IOI Loders Croklaan), which has manufacturing operations in Malaysia, the Netherlands, USA, Canada, Ghana and the People's Republic of China. Our downstream products are exported to more than 70 countries worldwide. It also includes sustainable palm wood panels developed from oil palm trunks and can be used for furniture making and in the building industry.