Agronomist, Oil Palm Research

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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.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.