Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and coordinate independent and collaborative research, applying quantitative and computational methods to analyse data and optimise processes.
• Collaborate across teams, including external collaborators, to support research, maintaining thorough documentation and presenting findings effectively.
• Engage and communicate with government, industry, and clinical partners to translate research findings into impact.
• Provide technical guidance, ensure safety and compliance, and support continuous improvement of methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Stay current with scientific advancements, troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute innovative research ideas aligned with institutional goals and strategy.
• Prepare technical reports, manuscripts, workflows and SOPs.

Essential Skills:

• The candidate should have domain knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
• Vaccines, Immunology and/or Systems Biology
• Bioinformatics, genomics, computational biology and/or data science
• Epidemiology and/or biostatistics
• Microbial and/or pathogen biology (Virology, Bacteriology, Parasitology or Mycology)
• Cell and/or molecular biology
• Microscopy (electron and/or optical imaging)
• Analytical Chemistry, specifically in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry
• Diagnostic assay development and/or validation
• Translational research and/or implementation of public health
• Vector biology (entomology)
• Mammalian cell culture, with willingness to work with various clinical specimens and viral materials as required
• Demonstrated independent and/or collaborative research capabilities.
• Ability to hypothesise, design own experiments, draw conclusions, and provide direction.
• Proficiency in technical writing for data summaries, technical reports, and documentation.
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and instrumentation-related systems.
• Strong skills in statistical thinking and data analysis.
• Proven critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment while maintaining high-quality standards to meet aggressive turnaround requirements.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional hours outside the normal workday (i.e., evenings and weekends) as operational needs require.
• Ability to perform successfully under pressure while handling multiple projects with overlapping timelines.

Desirable Criteria:

The following criteria are non-essential, unless otherwise stated for specific roles.

• Experience supporting or contributing to multi-institutional collaborations (local, regional, or international).
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, or guideline-related outputs in infectious disease or public health domains (essential for Senior Scientist and Research Officer; advantageous for Assistant Research Officer)
• Experience contributing to capacity building, training workshops or internal development initiatives.
• Experience working within environments regulated by biosafety, ethics, clinical research governance, or equivalent.
• Experience working in high-containment laboratories (e.g., BSL-3 facilities).
• Experience in training and supervising junior researchers or technical staff (essential for Senior Scientist and Research Officer).
• Demonstrated experience in leading a research team or programme (essential for Senior Scientist).
• Experience in grant proposal and research funding applications (essential for Senior Scientist and advantageous for Research Officer).
• Having the knowledge of Malaysian research governance frameworks, including the National Medical Research Registry (NMRR), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), and data protection workflows.

Requirements:

The appointment level will be made according to the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

• Senior Scientist: A PhD (or commensurate experience) in the life sciences or a related field with more than 8 years of post-doctoral experience or equivalent industry experience required.
• Research Officer: A PhD (or commensurate experience) in the life sciences or a related field with more than 3 years of post-doctoral experience or a Master’s Degree with at least 6 years’ industry experience required.
• Assistant Research Officer: A PhD (or commensurate experience), or a Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience, in the life sciences or related field with relevant research or laboratory experience.
• Research Assistant: A Bachelor’s Degree in the life sciences or related field.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of Disease Surveillance Programme (DSP) work plans, including site reconnaissance, operational planning, risk assessment, and programme coordination.
• Coordinate with government agencies and stakeholders to facilitate programme implementation, obtain approvals, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist in managing programme resources, including budgets, logistics, procurement, manpower, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate field surveillance activities, including site arrangements, sample collection, regulatory requirements, stakeholder engagement, and community awareness initiatives.
• Monitor disease trends, emerging public health risks, and relevant developments to support programme planning and decision-making.
• Monitor sample submission and tracking, follow up on diagnostic results, and assist in consolidating surveillance findings for review and reporting.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, programme updates, presentations, and other documentation for management and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Science-related field with experience in disease surveillance, public health, epidemiology or biological research.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in disease surveillance, public health, research, programme management, or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and local languages, such as Iban or Bidayuh is an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute SIDC’s corporate strategic plans, monitor industry trends and performance, and identify strategic growth and business development opportunities.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to promote SIDC’s mission and research with consistent messaging across platforms.
• Translate scientific findings into accessible content, including annual reports, press releases, newsletters, and social media.
• Manage communications, stakeholder, collaborator, and media engagements, including crisis communications.
• Engage government agencies, research institutions, NGOs, and the public to foster collaboration and awareness.
• Organise events, conferences, webinars, and seminars to strengthen scientific outreach and partnerships.
• Coordinate internal communications and support leadership in communicating strategic priorities and fostering a transparent, positive organisational culture.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Communications, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in corporate planning, communications, or public relations, preferably in a healthcare, research, or scientific environment.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct risk-based internal audits, risk assessments and control evaluations, in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), Internal Audit Manual and organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Prepare audit reports, findings and recommendations; obtain management responses and action plans, as well as monitor agreed actions plans, including escalation of significant or overdue matters.
• Evaluate governance, risk management and internal control processes, while supporting the identification, assessment and monitoring of key and emerging corporate risks.
• Provide independent advisory support on governance, risk management and internal controls, including reviews of new initiatives and processes, and recommend practical and value-added improvements to strengthen organisational effectiveness and control.
• Provide secretariat support to the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC), including meeting coordination, papers, minutes, records, and follow-up actions.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, stay updated on relevant professional and regulatory developments and perform other assigned internal audit duties.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related field with more than 3 years of experience or Diploma with more than 6 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, corporate governance or compliance preferably within healthcare and research industry.
• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and membership with recognised professional bodies is an added advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily HR operations, including employee records, documentation, leave, attendance, and related matters.
• Support recruitment, including job advertisements, screening, interviews, offers, onboarding, and employment documentation.
• Coordinate employee training and development, including training needs, applications, records, and annual plans.
• Support performance management, including probation reviews and performance evaluations.
• Assist in administering and reviewing HR policies, employment terms, benefits, and procedures for compliance.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and data, and prepare reports as required.
• Handle employee enquiries on HR policies, benefits, leave, training, and related matters.
• Coordinate employee engagement, welfare, and organisational activities.
• Liaise with government agencies and external parties on HR and statutory matters.
• Support HR audits, compliance, and continuous improvement of HR processes and systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource, Business Administration, or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or Diploma with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Good knowledge of HR practices and relevant Malaysian employment laws, including the Employment Act and Sarawak Labour Ordinance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and reception support, including answering and directing calls, managing visitors and maintaining contact lists, while serving as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Schedule appointments and meetings, coordinate meeting arrangements, prepare documents, and record and distribute meeting minutes.
• Prepare and distribute correspondence and maintain physical and electronic filing systems.
• Monitor and order office supplies, maintain purchasing records, and liaise with suppliers.
• Coordinate and book travel arrangements, accommodation and transportation.
• Assist with routine HR administration, including coordinating training administration and supporting other employee-related activities.
• Provide general administrative support to management and other departments as required.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Business Administration, Office Administration, Human Resources or a related discipline with at least 3 years of relevant work experience; or SPM with considerable relevant work experience.

Responsibilities:

• Support daily facility operations, including coordinating maintenance, repairs, inspections and servicing activities.
• Assist the FM team and Engineers with operational coordination, scheduling and logistical arrangements for facility-related activities.
• Maintain facility, equipment, compliance, and inspection records.
• Support health, safety, regulatory, audit, and inspection requirements.
• Assist with facility-related procurement, inventory management, quotations, purchase documentation and vendor coordination.
• Coordinate and follow up with contractors and service providers on maintenance works, service schedules and outstanding facility issues.
• Provide administrative support, including correspondence, reports, meetings and filing of facility documents.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, invoicing, payments, and service monitoring.
• Serve as a point of contact for routine facility issues and coordinate follow-ups with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in organising facility-related meetings, safety drills, training sessions and other activities.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Facility Management, Engineering, or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience; or SPM with considerable relevant work experience.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Engineers in supervising the installation, operation, and maintenance of building systems, utilities, and related facilities.
• Coordinate facility, equipment, and supplies maintenance to ensure proper functioning and compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, civil infrastructure, and facilities to identify defects, maintenance needs, and repair requirements.
• Monitor utility consumption and support efficiency and cost-saving initiatives.
• Assist in supervising maintenance personnel, contractors, and service providers.
• Coordinate general facility operations, including parking, waste management, security, access control, and other site services.
• Maintain records of maintenance, inspections, utilities, repairs, servicing, and contractor activities.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience; or SPM qualification with at least 10 years of relevant experience.