POSITIONS OPENING
Agro-Biotechnology Institute Malaysia (ABI) of the National Institute of Biotechnology Malaysia
(NIBM), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) would like to invite interested,
qualified and dynamic individuals for the following positions :1. Senior Research Officer Grade Q51 (4 positions)
Job Description
Responsibilities will include 70% research, 25% management, and 5% services. The successful
applicant will plan, manage, solicit funding and execute research program(s) in area of plant
biotechnology, animal biotechnology or food biotechnology that is of strategic importance to the
growth and developmental needs of the agro-biotechnology industry. Applicant must be able to
lead the research program(s) through efficient use of resources, manpower and facilities, and is
also required to supervise and train scientists, research associates and technicians about
research methodologies, collection of materials and samples and evaluation of research results
in order to ensure the highest standards of practice and research quality. Applicants will be
expected to have/produce research publications in peer-reviewed journals, generation of a
number of IPs and also commercialization of findings/products. Applicant must also have the
ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural team with diverse background.
Job Requirements
Applicants are preferably of Malaysian citizen or with a PR status
Applicants must have earned PhD in a relevant discipline at the time of hire, plus at least
5 years Post-doctoral and/or research experience in public/private labs.
Areas of competence desired are or combinations of:
a) Insect biology, population genetics/ molecular genetics, functional genomics
b) Plant biotechnology/animal biotechnology, cell and molecular biology, system/network
biology, biofarming/biofactory
c) Food science/food biotechnology, food chemistry, nutrition science
d) Plant/animal breeding, molecular breeding, nutrient uptake
General skill sets : Excellent writing skills, fluency in English and high level of commitment and
self-motivation
Required specific skill sets: molecular biological techniques, gene silencing, genetic
engineering, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics, cell culture,
bioreactor, statistical analysis, molecular/biological markers, nutrigenomics, metabolic
engineering, microarrays, genome sequencing, genome wide association, CNV and SNP
analysis, computational data analysis and handling.
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2.
Senior Research Officer Grade Q47 (3 positions)
Job Description
Responsibilities will include 80% research, 15% management, and 5% services. The successful
applicant will plan, manage, solicit funding and execute research projects in area of plant
biotechnology, animal biotechnology or food biotechnology in-line with the research programs
executed by ABI and co-supervise and train junior scientists, research associates and
technicians about research methodologies, collection of materials and samples and evaluation
of research results in order to ensure the highest standards of practice and research quality.
Applicants will be expected to have/produce research publications in peer-reviewed journals,
generation of a number of IPs and also commercialization of findings/products. Applicant must
also have the ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural team with diverse background.
Job Requirements
Applicants are preferably of Malaysian citizen or with a PR status
Applicants must have earned MSc in a relevant discipline at the time of hire. At least 5
years research experience in public/private labs.
Areas of competence desired are or combinations of
a) Marine biotechnology, seaweed/aquatic plants genetics, cellular and molecular biology,
functional genomics, cell growth and development
b) Plant disease, fungal molecular genetics, plant-fungal disease-interaction, plant breeding,
system /network biology
c) Fish breeding/genetics, aquaculture feed/nutrition, animal growth and development,
(reproduction biology)
General skill sets : Excellent writing skills, fluency in English and high level of commitment and
self-motivation.
Required specific skill sets: aquatic plant tissue culture, bioreactor, aquaculture, genomics,
metabolomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, applications of bioinformatics, molecular biological
techniques, fish breeding, computational data analysis and handling.
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3.
Research Officer Grade Q43 (Biosafety Officer)
Job Description
Responsibilities will include 35% research, 30% management, and 35% services. The BioSafety Officer shall have both theoretical and practical experience. The Bio-Safety Officer is
responsible for the administration of the Bio-Safety Program.
Duties of the BSO
1. Function as the link between the Bio-Safety Committee and users of bio-hazardous
materials and GMOs within the institutions.
2. Prepare or review in consultation with the Bio-Safety Committee a comprehensive BioSafety Manual.
3. Provide direction pertaining to:
o facility and equipment design;
o work practices and procedures;
o waste storage and disposal management;
o evaluation, issuance, ammendments and enforcement of relevant guidelines and
procedures;
o disciplinary action necessitated by noncompliance; and
o bio-safety training.
4. Prepare in consultation with the Bio-Safety Committee, an Annual Report to the
Chairman of the Biosafety Caommittee.
5. Provides expert biosafety advice and regulatory support to the Institutional Biosafety
Committee, and also research collaborators;
6. Facilitates compliance with regulatory and best practice requirements as contained in
laws, regulations, guidelines and standards;
7. Provides biosafety technical assistance to the Chair and Members of the Institutional
Biosafety Committee;
8. Is responsible for overseeing the reporting of infections and injuries as required by state
and local regulations.
9. Co-ordinate the development of plans to be used in the case of an emergency involving
bio-hazardous materials and GMOs.
10. Investigate all overexposure, injuries and losses of bio-hazardous materials or GMOs
and report to the appropriate authority.
The successful applicant will also plan, manage, solicit funding and execute research projects
and services (monitoring, regulate, enforcement, trainings) in area of biosafety and mentor
junior research officers and support staffs to enhance their research competencies and relevant
skill sets. Applicants will also be expected to have research publications in peer-reviewed
journals.. Applicant must also have the ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural team
with diverse background is an advantage.
Job Requirements
Applicants are preferably of Malaysian citizen of with a PR status
Applicants must have earned MSc in a relevant discipline at the time of hire. At least 3
years research experience in public/private labs.
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Has a minimum of 2 years overseeing research at the BSL3 and ABSL3 classifications.
Must be able to pass an occupational medical examination with ability to wear
respiratory protective devices and other requirements relevant to exposure to BSL3
agents.
Applicants must possess broad-based knowledge of laboratory procedures, biological
hazards, chemical hazards and laboratory safety is necessary.
Applicants must demonstrate skills in communicating safety laws, regulations and best
practices through presentation of training courses, newsletters, etc.
Applicants must have knowledge of Biosafety Acts and should be comfortable with
completing all requirements in complying with the Biosafety Acts and related paperwork.
Specialized knowledge and skills applicable to the state of the art research conducted in
ABI. This includes such areas of expertise as recombinant DNA techniques, infectious
agents, biological toxins.
Must be skilled in reviewing laboratory research protocols.
Areas of competence desired are or combinations of :- Biosafety and regulations,
plant/food/animal biotechnology, molecular biology.
Excellent writing skills, fluency in English and high level of commitment and motivation.
APPLICATIONS
To apply, please submit the following documents as PDF files attached to an e-mail message: a
cover letter, curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of three references, and
statements of research interests and how it can contribute to the growth of Agrobiotech industry
in the country. Submit these materials to yusfaidzira@mosti.gov.my addressed to the Director
General, ABI, attention to Ms. Yusfaidzira Ahmad Yusof.
Review of applications will begin on May 28, 2012 and continue until a suitable candidate is
identified. Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience. AgroBiotechnology Institute Malaysia is committed to diversity and endorses principles of affirmative
action. We acknowledge that diversity enriches and sustains our scholarship and promotes
equal access to our research mission. We seek and welcome applications from individuals of all
backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Candidates who showed scholarship, high
performance and strong research commitment will have opportunity to be considered for longer
term/permanent employment with the Institute.
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