Chief Scientist I, Data Science

New Britain Palm Oil; Serdang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

New Britain Palm Oil is seeking a senior data professional to lead analytical projects and collaborate with stakeholders to deploy customized data solutions on local and cloud platforms. You will design ETL processes, build scalable data storage, and craft clear documentation.

You should have 8–10 years in development roles, strong Python/R/SQL skills, and experience with data visualization tools and cloud services. The role demands leadership capabilities and a focus on data-driven improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in bioinformatics / data science / CS.
• 8–10 years in development role.

Responsibilities

• Leads analytical/developmental projects.
• Engages stakeholders to develop customized solutions, both locally and on cloud.
• Design and automate data ETL processes.
• Handles data storage and visualization.
• Designs database and program structure.
• Determines operational feasibility by evaluating analysis and testing sessions.
• Documents solutions with flowcharts, diagrams, and clear code.
• Develops and deploys solutions by determining and designing system specifications.
• Improves operations by systemic analysis and policy recommendations.
• Keeps up-to-date with development tools and computing equipment.
• Manages projects with external developers.
• Participates in professional education and networks.
• Protects company data and operations by confidentiality.

Skills

Python

R

HTML

Power Apps

SQL

Communication

Problem Solving

Self-motivation

Emotional Intelligence

Driving Change

Sustainability

Education

Degree in bioinformatics / data science / CS

Tools

Git

REST/JSON

Tableau

Power BI

Superset

Unix

Windows

Bash

APIs

Job description

Job Description:

• Leads analytical/developmental projects

• Engages stakeholders to develop customized solutions, both locally and on cloud

• Design and automate data ETL (extract, transform, load) processes

• Handles data storage and visualization

• Designs database and program structure

• Determines operational feasibility by evaluating analysis and conducting testing sessions from proposed solutions

• Documents solutions by creating technical and functional documentation which consist of flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code

• Develops and deploys solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.

• Improves operations by conducting systems analysis and recommends changes in policies and procedures from the systems’ perspective.

• Updates job knowledge by keeping up-to-date to current development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment

• Manages projects with external developers

• Participates in educational opportunities by reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.

• Protects company data and operations by keeping information confidential.

Job Requirement :

• Degree in bioinformatics/ data science / computer science / computer engineering / or related area

• 8 to 10 years in development role

Technical

• Experienced with Python, R, PHP, HTML, Power Apps and SQL

• Experienced in Cloud

• Experienced in data processing and visualization using SuperSet/ Power BI/ Tableau

• Knowledgeable in both Windows & UNIX OS

• Knowledgeable in Bash scripting

• Familiar with remote data via REST and JSON and to connect to back-end services

• Understand the application of third-party libraries and APIs

• Experienced with GIT

• Communication Skill

Leadership

• Problem solving

• Self-motivation

• Common sense

• Driving change and Performance

• Emotional Intelligence

• Leveraging Talent

• Sustainability Orientation