Total 3 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Bukit Mertajam

The Signature Research Programme in Health Services Research and Population Health is looking for candidates with either undergraduate or masters training in economics or related disciplines to support our growing portfolio of econometric / statistical analysis and decision analytic modelling projects.

Job Description

This position will report directly to Senior Health Economists in the Health Economic Evaluation Lab and offers an excellent opportunity to develop and refine in demand skills in applied health economics and to be co-author on publications. Successful candidates will assist with high value health economic research endeavours and perform a variety of functions, such as:

• Execute econometric and other statistical analyses.
• Build decision trees, markov and micro-simulation models for use in cost effectiveness analyses.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Prepare sections of surveys, analysis plans, manuscripts, reports and grant proposals with a goal toward producing high quality research outputs.
• Act as a Teaching Assistant for the Health Economic Evaluation Graduate Certificate Program.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Principal Investigators in support of these efforts.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree in Economics, Health Economics or other related disciplines.
• Prior research experience in Cost Effectiveness modelling and Econometrics is highly desirable.
• Have experience in quantitative data and statistical analyses (preferably with health-economic data) with modelling packages such as R or STATA.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and AI tools.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Able to multi-task and work productively in teams.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Research and Development (R&D) Chef creates new recipes to improve food product from the organisation. Ready to designs new recipes in consideration of ideas and market demand for new products. Ready to improves recipes and preparation methods to meet mass production and regulatory needs. Ready to helps to design marketing strategies based on candidate approach and ideas in creating new products.

Candidate should skilled in culinary arts and is experienced in the Food and Beverage (F&B) sector. Candidate works in a kitchen or laboratory. Candidate has good knowledge on food science and is familiar with nutrition and mass production needs. Candidate has sound understanding of cultural and culinary trends. Candidate is very creative in developing and presenting products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in data gathering for new product specifications.

• Confirm product formulations and other information for constructing product profiles.

• Create new recipes and refine taste profiles through experimentation.

• Develop ideas from food preparation processes for marketing purposes.

• Develop product improvements based on sensory testing and consumer data.

• Establish product specifications and documentations.

• Make recommendations in the design of new manufacturing processes or to change current equipment or processes.

• Modify new product recipes and ingredient selection while taking note of nutrition, shelf life and regulations.

• Plan, manage and run panel sessions and sensory tests on food products.

• Refine recipe formulation for mass production purposes.

• Review ingredients to meet customer needs and requirements.

• Review methods to improve quality of new food products and compliance with food regulations during mass production.

• Suggest alternative ingredients and food preparation processes to meet mass production and compliance needs.

• Suggest changes to new food production processes.

• Support sales team by preparing samples for local and overseas customers.

• Troubleshoot production processes to resolve production, quality and regulatory compliance issues.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food science and nutrition.

• Excellent culinary skills and creativity.

• Ability to work well under pressure.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to conduct thorough research.

• Proficiency in using kitchen equipment and tools.

• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to stay updated on industry trends.

• Experience in training and mentoring staff.

• Ability to source and evaluate new ingredients.

• Degree or Diploma or minimum three years relevant work experience

• Able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends

Key Highlights:

• Office Hours: Monday-Friday
• Nearest MRT: Buona Vista MRT Station
• Be a part of a longitudinal research study on child and youth resilience in out-of-home care, supporting research activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support content review processes by checking accuracy, consistency, and completeness across research materials and outputs
• Assist in proofreading, copyediting, and formatting of research manuscripts and reports
• Coordinate review workflows involving internal teams and external collaborators to ensure timely feedback and approval cycles
• Support preparation and collation of materials for dissemination activities, presentations, and stakeholder engagements
• Perform administrative support tasks including drafting emails, scheduling meetings, and documenting meeting minutes
• Maintain proper documentation of research workflows, data handling processes, and project outputs to ensure transparency and traceability
• Assist the team with general coordination and operational support for ongoing research projects

Key Requirements:

• Background in social sciences such as psychology, sociology, economics, media/communication, or related fields
• Prior experience in research support roles is advantageous
• Familiarity with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods is preferred
• Understanding of social science research methodologies and basic statistical reporting is an advantage
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in data handling tools such as Excel; knowledge of SPSS, R, Python
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Meticulous, detail-oriented, and committed to producing accurate and high-quality work

Only shortlisted candidates are notified. Thank you.

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