Career Opportunities, December 2024
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Sarawak Biodiversity Centre invites highly motivated and qualified candidates to fill the following posts:
Post 1:
Administrative Officer, N12/N13 - 1 Vacancy (Jawatan Berasaskan Caruman)
Salary Schedule: N12/N13
| Grade | Minimum Basic Salary (RM) | Maximum Basic Salary (RM) | Yearly Increment (RM) |
| N12 | 5,530.00 | 13,540.00 | 270.00 |
| N13 | 6,120.00 | 14,370.00 | 290.00 |
- To head the Innovation and Commercialisation Division of SBC.
- To develop and execute comprehensive plans for business development, marketing, investments, collaborations, innovation and commercialisation, risk management, and safety and regulatory standards aligned to the goals and objectives of SBC and the Sarawak Bioindustrial Park (SBP).
- To ensure the physical development the SBP project is carried out on time and in accordance with the approved plans, circulars, rules, regulations, other related instructions.
- To plan annual budget and manage utilisation of allocation for the project.
Qualification:
- The candidate must have a Master (CGPA of 3.0 and above) in Science, Project Management, Development Planning & Management, Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent qualification, recognised by the Government.
- The candidate must have background knowledge and understanding of science and biotechnology.
- The candidate must have an excellent command of English language (spoken and written).
- Credit (at least Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu subject at SPM/SVM/MCE level.
- With at least 9 years (Grade N12) or 12 years (Grade N13) of experience related to business development and commercialization of research work.
Post 2:
Administrative Officer (ICT), N9 - 1 Vacancy (Jawatan Berasaskan Caruman)
Salary Schedule: N9
| Grade | Minimum Basic Salary (RM) | Maximum Basic Salary (RM) | Yearly Increment (RM) |
| N9 | 2,250.00 | 11,110.00 | 225.00 |
- To carry out administration and management for both Windows and Linux server operating systems.
- To responsible for network administration, troubleshooting, system installation, configuration, and maintenance.
- To perform Scripting languages i.e. PowerShell (Windows) or Bash (Linux).
- To perform Security best practices for server environments and backup & recovery procedures.
Qualification:
- The candidate must have a minimum Bachelor’s degree (CGPA of 3.0 and above) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and equivalent qualification, recognised by the Government.
- The candidate must have background knowledge and understanding of IT management, IT technical support or data centre operations.
- Relevant certifications i.e. Microsoft Server Certification are an added advantage.
- The candidate must have an excellent command of English language (spoken and written).
- Credit (at least Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu subject at SPM/SVM/MCE level.
- Preferably 1-3 years of related work experience.
Post 3:
Assistant Research Officer, Q5 - 3 Vacancies (Jawatan Berasaskan Caruman)
Salary Schedule: Q5
| Grade | Minimum Basic Salary (RM) | Maximum Basic Salary (RM) | Yearly Increment (RM) |
| Q5 | 1,650.00 | 6,620.00 | 145.00 |
Ethno Biological Research (1 post)
- To conduct field trips to collect and document specimens.
- To assist in training communities in farming and extraction of essential oil.
- To coordinate activities related to benefit sharing with communities.
- To collect, propagate plants and prepare voucher specimens.
Plant Tissue Culture (1 post):
- To assist in the propagation of plants materials.
- To assist in carrying collection of plant samples for plant propagation.
- To assist in performing routine vegetative propagation works, carry out growth and production analysis of targeted plants.
- To assist in supervising the propagation and preparation of routine planting stocks.
Algae (1 post):
- To carry out algae culture maintenance in laboratory and at the outdoor facility.
- To assist in preparation of materials necessary for experiment.
- To assist in data collection for experiment.
- To implement good laboratory practice.
Qualification:
- The candidate must have a minimum Diploma/STPM (CGPA of 3.0 and above) in Science, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Plants Science, Plants Management, or equivalent qualification, recognised by the Government.
- The candidate must have good command of English language (spoken and written).
- Credit (at least Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu subject and Science at SPM/SVM/MCE level.
- Preferably 1-3 years of related work experience.
- Must be physically fit, able to travel and work outdoors.
Post 4:
Research Assistant, Q1 - 2 Vacancies (Jawatan Berasaskan Caruman)
Salary Schedule: Q5
| Grade | Minimum Basic Salary (RM) | Maximum Basic Salary (RM) | Yearly Increment (RM) |
| Q1 | 1,500.00 | 4,680.00 | 100.00 |
Ethno Biological Research (1 post)
- To assist in field trips and capacity building workshops with the communities.
- To assist in inventory, collection, propagation and documentation of plants.
- To assist in essential oil distillation with communities.
- To assist in experiments related to propagation of plants.
Product Development (1 post):
- To assist in development of new products and market evaluation.
- To assist in the production and quality control of essential oils, indigenous oils and products.
- To assist in checking and monitoring inventory, stock collection and products.
- To assist in the extraction and managing database of essential oil and indigenous oil.
Qualification:
- The candidate must have a SPM/SVM/MCE or equivalent qualification, recognised by the Government.
- The candidate must have a good command of English language (spoken and written).
- Credit (at least Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu subject at SPM/SVM/MCE level.
- 2 subjects credit and 4 subjects passed at SPM/SVM/MCE level.
- Preferably 1-3 years of related work experience.
- Computer literate i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and Email.
- Must be physically fit, able to travel and work outdoors.
Post 5:
Administrative Assistant - Store and Human Resource, N1 - 2 Vacancies (Jawatan Berasaskan Caruman)
Salary Schedule: N1
| Grade | Minimum Basic Salary (RM) | Maximum Basic Salary (RM) | Yearly Increment (RM) |
| N1 | 1,500.00 | 4,680.00 | 100.00 |
Store (1 post)
- To receive, store and issue out R&D and general stocks.
- To conduct scheduled stock check.
- To assist in annual stock check and store verification, internal and external audits on the stores and stock management.
- To manage non-asset and non-stock items.
Human Resource (1 post):
- To assist in preparation of documents for Recruitment, Promotion and Confirmation in service.
- To assist in preparation and updating of staff portfolio.
- To update all staff service record book, staff personal files and updating of HR database.
- To update and monitor all type of leaves, late coming, movement and medical expenses.
Qualification:
- The candidate must have a SPM/SVM/MCE or equivalent qualification, recognised by the Government.
- The candidate must have a good command of English language (spoken and written).
- Credit (at least Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu subject at SPM/SVM/MCE level.
- 2 subjects credit and 4 subjects passed at SPM/SVM/MCE level.
- Preferably 1-3 years of related work experience.
- Computer literate i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and Email.
Interested candidates are required to complete the Job Application Form SBC/HR/2024/1 which can be downloaded here. The hard copy of 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 all relevant certificates/transcripts should reach the following address on or before 8th January 2025.
Human Resource Section
Sarawak Biodiversity Centre
KM20, Jalan Borneo Heights, Semengoh
93250 Kuching, Sarawak.
[Tel: +6082 610610 Fax: +6082 611535]
Application from Government Officers must be submitted through respective Head of Department.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified
