Sustainability/Research & Development Executive

• To undertake Research and Development projects at the bench and pilot plant scale level; including the sourcing and equipment; designing of experiments and the collection of process data.
• To conduct pure and applied research into oleochemicals and build up company’s knowledge base in such areas.
• To study and make recommendations on customers on new formulations and specifications.
• To plan; record and report on his/her research. This includes documenting and analyzing the results as well as compiling a formal report at the completion of projects.
• To study and evaluate existing product for performance improvement/optimization.
• To provide trouble shooting services in product and process operation on project basis.
• To develop and evaluate analytical test method as and when required.
• To assist in setting up/maintenance of the laboratory and pilot plants for research purposes and undertake process development studies on bench; pilot and full scale.
• To work in line with the Company and Department’s objectives.
• Undertake any other duties as instructed by Superior from time to time.
• To perform work at respective sites (ACM/ASN/AES/ECM/PCOC, etc) as deemed necessary.
• Support and coordinating sustainability matters particularly those related to IOI Oleo Group Sustainability KRAs and KPIs.
• To liaise and coordinate sustainability matters with external parties e.g. IOI Corporation, vendors, customers and relevant stakeholders.

Qualification and competency required:

• B. Sc with Honours preferably in Chemistry/Food Technology/Chemical Engineering.

Experience required:

• Few years’ related working experience would be beneficial but not compulsory. Experience and knowledge on palm industry-related sustainability matters would be good.

Other special requirements:

• Computer literate.
• Good oral and written communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.