Career opportunities, December 2018

Sarawak Biodiversity Centre invites highly motivated and qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

1. Position: Assistant Research Officer, Q29

Research and Dedvelopment Programme

1. Jawatan Berasaskan Caruman, JBC - 1 Vacancy
2. 2 Years Contract - 2 Vacancies

Salary Schedule: Q29

The successful candidates will be expected to work in the following areas:

• Field trip to collect and record specimens
• Maintain Natural Product Library database (record keeping and documentation)
• Collection of data from analysed sample
• Data entry to the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Stock inventory and documentation/ record keeping
• Assist in Isolation of microorganism, compound and other natural products
• Handling and preparation of media, reagents and apparatus for experiments
• Learn new laboratory techniques and operate laboratory equipment
• In charge of lab equipment including monitoring the performance, defect, maintenance, servicing and minor repairs if necessary

Qualification:

• Diploma in Science (CGPA of 3.0 and above) from local higher learning institution or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government (Starting basic salary: RM 1,774.37)
• Credit (at least Grade C) in Bahasa Malaysia subject at SPM/SVM/MCE level
• Candidate must also have good command of the English language (spoken and written)
• Computer literate i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and email

2. Position: Assistant Research Officer, Q29 - Contract (2 Years)

Traditional Knowledge Documentation Programme

Salary Schedule: Q29

The successful candidates will be expected to work in the following areas:

To assist in implementing Traditional Knowledge Documentation Programme which includes:

• Field trip to collect and record specimens
• Will be trained with communities, farming and extraction of essential oil
• Coordinate activities related to benefit sharing with ethnic communities
• Collection and propagation of plants including assist Research Officer in conducting experiment
• Preparation of plants voucher specimen

Qualification:

• Diploma in Science (CGPA of 3.0 and above) from local higher learning institution or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government (Starting basic salary: RM 1,774.37)
• Credit (at least Grade C) in Bahasa Malaysia subject at SPM/SVM/MCE level
• Candidate must also have good command of the English language (spoken and written)
• Computer literate i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and email
• Able to lift minimum 20kg and work outdoors in the fields

3. Position: Research Assistant, Q19 - Contract (2 Years)

Research and Development Programme, Project Basis - 2 Vacancies

Salary Schedule: Q19

The successful candidates will be expected to work in the following areas:

• Prepare growth media and components according to laboratories protocols and recipes
• Prepare all stages of algae culture (from seedling to harvesting)
• Measure and record basic water quality parameters such as temperature, pH, fluorimeter reading and salinity perform routine and regular monitoring of cultures and minor repairs of the cultivation system
• Learn new laboratory techniques and operate laboratory equipment
• Maintain stock cultures

Qualification:

• Candidate must have a SPM/SVM/MCE certificate or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government (Starting basic salary: RM 1,355.00)
• Credit (at least Grade C) in Bahasa Malaysia subject at SPM/SVM/MCE level
• Candidate must also have good command of the English language (spoken and written)
• Computer literate i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and email
• Able to lift minimum 20kg and work outdoors in algae cultivation facility for at least 5 hours a day
• Able to work on weekends and public holidays

4. Position: Security Guard, KP11 - Jawatan Berasaskan Caruman, JBC

Administrative Section - 1 Vacancy

Salary Schedule: KP11

The successful candidates will be expected to work in the following areas:

• To report any incidences on break-ins, emergencies etc to the management and relevant authorities (e.g. Police, BOMBA, Ambulance etc)
• Patrol and monitor safety of buildings, facilities and employees
• Control visitors’ entry and exit from premises
• Control traffic and implement parking rules

Qualification:

• A former policeman with minimum Constables rank or a former army with minimum Private (Prebet) rank or equivalent, has been confirmed in service and has a good service record (Starting basic salary: RM 1,205.00)
• Candidate must have a PT3/PMR/SRP/LCE or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government (Starting basic salary: RM 1,205.00)
• Credit (at least Grade C) in Bahasa Malaysia subject at PT3/PMR/SRP/LCE level
• Candidate must also have good command of the English language (spoken and written)
• Male only
• Candidate must have the physical measurements as follows:
  • minimum height of 1.57m without shoes
  • minimum weight of 48kg
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) of 19 to 26
  • have a normal chest size minimum 79cm and while breathing 84cm
  • pass a vision test for left and right eyes tested separately with V6/9 resolution without the use of glasses/contact lens
  • no color vision defects and no hearing impaired
  • checked and certified by the Medical Officer suitable for employment

Interested candidates are required to complete the Job Application Form SBC/HR/2018/4 which can be downloaded here.

The completed job application form which includes a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, a recent passport sized photograph (non-returnable) and certified true copy of relevant certificates/transcripts should reach the following address by hard copy on or before 21 December 2018.

Sarawak Biodiversity Centre
KM20 Jalan Borneo Heights, Semengoh
Locked Bag No. 3032
93990 Kuching, Sarawak
[Tel: 082-610610 Fax: 082-611535]

Application from Government Officers must be submitted through respective Head of Department.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.