Associate Agronomist

Join us at Regal Green Farms SDN. BHD., where we are committed to pushing the boundaries of agricultural practices through innovation. Our primary mission is to advance sustainable hydroponic food production that prioritises environmental stewardship and achieves exceptional crop quality.

As our Associate Agronomist, you will play a key role in driving forward our mission, bringing your knowledge, expertise and passion for agronomy to grow the best, with less.
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- THE ROLE
- **Agronomy and Production Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate, monitor, plan, and execute crop production programmes on the farm estate.
- Provide technical and operational support, including production work, crop monitoring and control, training, and demonstrations.
- Design and conduct internal R&D trials.
- Support management in developing and implementing best practices, procedures, and strategies for efficient farm management, including nurseries, fertigation systems, data acquisition, and pest and disease control throughout crop cycles.

**Other Responsibilities**:

- Supervise project staff in a leadership capacity, setting a positive example.
- Ensure punctuality and responsibility, ensuring thorough project coverage and follow-up.
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- THE CANDIDATE
- **Academic and Technical Requirements**:

- BSc. in Agricultural Science/Agronomy/Applied Plant Sciences/Crop Sciences/Horticultural Science/Plant Biology or closely related disciplines. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in agronomy or related fields, with relevant field experience. Experience in hydroponics preferred.
- In-depth practical knowledge of plant cultivation and working knowledge of irrigation, plant nutrition and crop protection.
- Knowledge and experience in field experimentation and data collection, analysis, and presentation.
- Expertise in crop management software and plant phenotyping highly advantageous

**Soft Skills**:

- Independent and self-directed learner
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, demonstrate logical reasoning
- Worked with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
- Excellent at presentations and public speaking
- Respectful team leader and player
- Friendly with a positive demeanour
- Exceptional written and spoken English language skills, and intermediate Bahasa/Mandarin
- Reasonable fitness and ability to work in hot environments

**Other requirements**:

- Have the right to work in Malaysia
- Have a driver's license (to commute to the farm)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM2,000.00 - RM3,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development

Schedule:

- Fixed shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kulai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application Question(s):

- Are you able to work in hot environments for long periods of time?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- agronomy: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)