FGV Holdings Berhad is Malaysia’s leading global agri-business and the world’s largest producer of Crude Palm Oil (CPO). FGV’s operations stretch across more than 10 countries in Asia, the Middle East, North America and Europe, and are focused on three main business sectors namely Plantation Sector, Logistics & Support Business (LSB) Sector and Sugar Sector. FGV is the world’s third biggest oil palm plantation operator, has the world’s largest bulking and storage facilities for vegetable oil and is Malaysia’s top refined sugar producer.
In line with our business expansion, we would like to invite qualified and candidates to fill the following position at FGV R&D Sdn BhdJob Description
Job Purpose
To supervise and coordinate the collection, organization, processing, and analysis of breeding research data to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and timely delivery in support of breeding trials, germplasm evaluation, and replanting programs.
Job Description
A. Research Data Management
Supervise and verify data submission from field operations to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Gather and organise all relevant trial information, including maps and Panduan Tanaman, during the replanting process.
Maintain and manage breeding data, reports, and records in the designated data storage room.
Collect and update information on germplasm and mother palms from field operations for database integration.
Provide support services by supplying requested data, reports, or summaries to researchers and management.
Plan and coordinate sampling schedules and related logistics with the field operation team to ensure efficient data collection.
B. Research Data Processing & Analysis
Supervise data entry, verification, and quality control to ensure accuracy and standardisation of breeding data.
Manage data storage, backup, and database updates in line with R&D data management protocols.
Oversee monthly and annual data processing and statistical analysis in collaboration with researchers.
Prepare and compile processed data sets, summaries, and preliminary analysis results for researcher review and reporting.
Recommend improvements to data management workflows to enhance efficiency, reliability, and traceability.
Qualifications & Requirements
Diploma in Agriculture, Statistics, Data Science, or related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in research data management, preferably in agricultural or plantation R&D.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, statistical software (e.g., R, SAS), and database systems.
Strong organisational and supervisory skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
Ability to work collaboratively with field teams, researchers, and management.
Top Skills
What We Do
FGV Holdings Berhad is based in Malaysia and is one of the country’s leading globally-integrated, diversified agri-business that focuses on the whole supply chain of palm oil, sugar manufacturing and downstream activities in oils & fats and oleo-chemicals. We operate in more than 10 countries across Asia, the Middle East, North America, and Europe.
Incorporated in Malaysia as a private limited company 2007, FGV initially operated as the commercial arm of Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA). On 28 June 2012, the company was listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad as Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad.
FGV operates on 439,725 ha of landbank in Malaysia and Indonesia. FGV produces around 3 million MT Crude Palm Oil (CPO), processing over 13 million MT fruits including from Felda smallholders and third party estates.
Our focus spans three core business sectors: Plantation Sector, Logistics & Support Business (LSB) Sector and Sugar Sector. With more than 45,000 strong workfore including field workers, FGV aspires to be one of the world's leading agri-business companies while continuously drive a sustainable business and deliver value to our shareholders.
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