10 Biotechnology jobs in Malaysia

Sphere Corporation Sdn Bhd is seeking for a highly motivated, qualified and dynamic Research Scientist to join our collaborative Research Unit. The primary role would be to conduct and supervise research projects, communicate the findings, and create and test prototypes until the successful completion of the research projects.

The candidate must be able to read, assimilate and communicate information from findings or literature search. Good command of English is a must. Being technically strong or able to pick up technical matters will be helpful.

You will be working with our research team:

• Conducting search, assimilating data and communicating information from literature and other form of search
• Conducting search for suppliers/materials and other supporting activities for research and company
• Develop ideas of research systematically
• Contributing to the design, execution, and interpretation of research across a variety of quantitative and qualitative methodologies
• Contributing to the design, execution, and interpretation of prototypes across a variety of quantitative and qualitative methodologies
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties, as assigned
• Preparing and presenting project deliverables

1. Minimum 2:1 (Second Class Upper) in Masters Degree or higher in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Chemical Engineering

(Doctorate is preferred)
2. Has research experience either in the University or in professional setting
3. Experienced with quantitative and qualitative study, design, data collection, and analysis.
4. Proficient in MS Office and other tools.
5. Proficient in AutoCAD will be helpful.
6. Demonstrates strong verbal and written communications skills
7. Strong sense of initiative, creativity and inquisitive
8. Works well with others, as well as independently under minimal supervision
9. Has strong attention to details, organised and can multi-task
10. Is systematic

Private Advertiser is hiring a Full time Research Scientist role in Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang. Apply now to be part of our team.

Job summary:

• Looking for candidates available to work:
• Monday: Morning
• Tuesday: Morning
• Wednesday: Morning
• Thursday: Morning
• Friday: Morning
• More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Expected salary: RM4,000 - RM6,000 per month

Job Description

• Develop and optimize formulations for various syrup products (e.g., fruits, herbal, nutraceutical, or food-grade syrups).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, compatibility studies, and stability testing.
• Prepare pilot batches and scale-up formulations from lab to production.
• Perform QA, QC, production, and regulatory teams to ensure smooth product development and compliance.
• Evaluate raw materials and excipients for formulation suitability.
• Maintain detailed documentation including SOPs, batch manufacturing records, and R&D reports.
• Stay updated with current trends, regulatory guidelines, and new ingredients/technologies in the syrup domain.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Food Technology in Food, Nutrition, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related field.
• Experience: 4–5 years of experience in R&D/formulation development of syrup-based products.
• Strong knowledge of excipients, flavor masking, preservatives, viscosity modifiers, and sweeteners used in syrups.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, HALAL and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative
AI Research Scientist
to lead the development and improvement of AI models focused on
oral lesion detection
as part of the MeMoSA (Mobile Mouth Screening Anywhere) project. This role is pivotal in advancing our institution's work in medical AI and setting the foundation for building a dedicated in-house AI research team in the long term. The candidate is expected to be able to work independently but will receive support from our established collaborators from Malaysia and the UK.

SCOPE / PURPOSE OF JOB

Short-Term Objectives (Year 1–2
):

• Improve and optimize existing oral lesion detection AI models using the latest deep learning and computer vision techniques
• Develop novel
  , bias-aware, transparent
  , a
  nd explainable
  AI approaches to improve clinical trust and applicability.
• Collaborate with dental and medical experts to ensure clinical relevance and data validity
• Conduct experiments, analyze model performance, and produce high-quality technical documentation and research papers.
• Manage data pre-processing pipelines, annotation quality checks, and model evaluation metrics.

Long-Term Objectives:

• Support the recruitment and mentoring of junior researchers or AI engineers as we build an internal AI team.
• Propose and lead new AI research projects in healthcare beyond oral lesion detection (e.g., predictive analytics, other imaging modalities, NLP for healthcare records).
• Contribute to the design of a scalable AI research infrastructure within the institution.

Qualifications

PhD or Master's degree in
Computer Science
,
Artificial Intelligence
,
Machine Learning
,
Biomedical Engineering
, or related fields.

Experience:

• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on e
  xperience in deep learning, prefe
  rably in medica
  l imaging (experience with oral or dental images is a plus)
• Strong understa
  nding of model
  f
  airness, bias m
  it
  igation, explainabil
  ity
  (XAI), and ethical AI
  .
• Proficiency with deep learning frameworks
  such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Familiarity with tools and libraries for interpretability (e.g., SHAP, LIME, Grad-CAM).
• Track record of publications in reputable AI or medical imaging conferences/journals is highly desirable.
• Experience in leading small research or development projects is a plus.

Preferred Qualities

• Creative and independent thinker who can bring new ideas to the table.
• Passion for responsible AI development and real-world healthcare applications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with clinicians, researchers, and software teams.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of AI innovation in healthcare with real clinical impact.
• Opportunity to shape the future of an in-house AI research unit.
• Work closely with a diverse team of clinicians, researchers, and institutional leaders.
• Access to rich clinical datasets and institutional support for high-impact research.

A*STAR Centre for Frontier AI Research (A*STAR CFAR) seeks highly motivated scientists with talents and inclination to conduct cutting-edge research, develop and execute research strategies in Safe and Trustworthy AI.

Successful candidates will be responsible, but not limited to:

• Work with AI scientists in A*STAR CFAR to develop Safe and Trustworthy AI algorithms and solve challenging real-world problems, and publish high-impact papers to advance science.
• Work with PI Joey Zhou to execute two programmes (AISG: "Sequential Deepfake Attribution" and DTC: "Reassemble Data Before Sharing: Innovative Privacy-Preserved Data-Sharing Solutions for Cloud Services") to ensure timely delivery of project milestones with high-quality outcomes.

• PhD degree in Computer Science/Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• High potential in securing competitive grants.
• Strong track record of research in AI. (e.g. 500+ citations from publications in related conferences like ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, IJCAI, AAAI, KDD, ACL, EMNLP, CVPR, ICCV, or journals such as JMLR, AIJ, MLJ, IJCV, IEEE Transactions and ACM Transactions)
• Knowledge in one of the AI programming frameworks. (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX)
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Overview

The incumbent shall be responsible for all aspects of formulation product development within haircare/skincare, including formula development, sourcing of new and innovative raw materials, sample preparation and costing. He/She will be expected to work on multiple projects designing experiments to support product development and stability testing. He/she shall be actively involved in open innovations projects, research and development work and gauge performance by establishing quality standards; developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance etc. The role shall work closely with key senior personnel and management in understanding the needs of the company and meeting timelines in producing desired research results.

• Lead research activities in skin and hair care product, covering proof of concept, experimental setup, formulation, process development, optimization, product evaluation, and risk/hazard assessments.
• Research and propose innovative skin and hair care concepts aligned with consumer trends, unmet needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Explore disruptive technologies and scientific approaches to enhance product performance, safety, efficacy, and user experience.
• Develop and refine formulations; manage prototype evaluations, stability testing, and iterative improvements based on data and feedback.
• Conduct laboratory tests and generate substantiating data for claims on safety, stability, efficacy, and sensory attributes such as texture and feel.
• Maintain meticulous records of formulations, procedures, and results to ensure data integrity and traceability.
• Support production scale-up, manufacturing trials, pre-commercialization testing, and process optimization, while driving continuous improvement and eliminating inefficiencies.
• Stay up to date with industry research, new ingredients, and emerging trends to identify opportunities for innovation and sustainability.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

• A Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering or any equivalent degree.
• Minimum 2 years of development experience including product development, formulation, process development, innovation, or related roles preferably in haircare/skincare manufacturing environment.
• Excellent technical knowledge of haircare/skincare products and raw materials relating to their use and functions.
• Ability to lead and manage projects independently, seek innovative solutions, continuous improvement of product and process, and drive results to completion on schedule.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work while multitasking.
• Demonstrate motivation and excellent work ethic.
• Must work effectively in team environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.