Total 7 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in johor bahru kuala lumpur kuantan kulim

Job Overview

Joining the Fuller Impact team, you will be part of the pioneer team and play a key role in increasing the access to sustainability and ESG regionally. You will help design and implement sustainability and ESG strategies while contributing to Fuller Impact’s growth and long-term success.

We are in search of a passionate Sustainability Research Intern with a proactive and growth mindset approach.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sustainability & ESG Research

• Conduct research on sustainability trends, global frameworks (e.g., GRI, TCFD, ISSB), and relevant regulations to support Fuller Impact’s programmes and strategic initiatives.

2. Competitor & Market Analysis

• Benchmark sustainability tools, platforms, and services to identify gaps, opportunities, and innovation pathways aligned with Fuller Impact’s mission.

3. User & Stakeholder Research Support

• Assist in developing and analysing surveys, interviews, and user feedback for programme design and strategic decision-making.

4. Data & Framework Mapping

• Support the organisation and alignment of ESG indicators, metrics, and categories with recognised sustainability standards.

5. Content & Knowledge Development

• Contribute to the creation of knowledge assets such as glossaries, toolkits, guidance documents, training materials, and communication content.

6. Policy & Market Monitoring

• Track sustainability-related policy updates and market developments across regions, summarising insights for internal use.

7. Documentation & Presentation Support

• Assist in preparing internal briefs, research summaries, and presentation materials for stakeholders and project partners.

8. Stakeholder Engagement

• Support relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and impactful outcomes.

9. Special Projects

• Support ad hoc initiatives across Fuller Academy and Fuller Solutions, including research, content development, and strategic innovation.

Requirements

● A final year student or recent graduate with a passion for sustainability and research.

● Able to commit to a minimum of 3 months.

● Business-level written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical and creative problem solving abilities.

● Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational, and operational skills.

● Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Perks & Benefits

• Employee equity
• Nearby public transport
• Flexible working hours
• Free snacks / Happy hours
• Personal leave
• Open culture
• Personal development opportunities
• Remote work flexibility

Our third-party due diligence (VANTAGE) team assess our clients’ current, former or potential counterparties, looking for any issues that might pose a reputational or business risk to them, wherever they may be in the world. The work is compliance-focused and volume-driven.

The Associate Research Manager is responsible for the quality of VANTAGE work. S/he will oversee and guide Researchers to ensure they produce clear, analytical and exceptionally well-written reports which help our clients protect their integrity and reputation.

S/he will also support the Research Manager in training researchers and managing projects, leveraging internal and external resources in order to complete VANTAGE projects in a timely and effective manner. 

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of open-source intelligence and public record research, experience in writing and reviewing due diligence reports, people management skills and has excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.

People Management

• Manage a team of researchers and senior researchers
• Define, for each team member, objectives and responsibilities in line with the practice goals
• Conduct performance reviews
• Ensure well-being and professional development of staff
• Support the Research Manager in recruiting new researchers

Project management of third-party due diligence

• Ensure VANTAGE work is properly scoped, allocated to researchers, tracked and ultimately delivered on time and within budget
• Communicate directly with clients in order to clarify the scope of projects, address questions, and suggest potential additional avenues of research
• Review and approve (content and editorial) VANTAGE work, ensuring projects are of high quality and meet Clients’ specifications
• Liaise with and provide feedback to vendors and subcontractors, ensuring the quality of work they provide is high and adheres to our global delivery standards
• Engage with colleagues in the Business Intelligence team whenever VANTAGE work requires their input and collaboration

Regional research initiatives

• Assist Research Manager in training new researchers in the VANTAGE methodology and approach, ensuring new team members successfully complete the onboarding process
• Provide continual training and cascade updates to the VANTAGE methodology and approach
• Monitor quality of work and give feedback to researchers; motivate and guide researchers to ensure they are focused and directed effectively on operational and other aspects of the work
• Interact regularly with other Team Leads and Associate Research Managers to provide support and feedback on VANTAGE work
• Participate in discussions with other Team Leads and Associate Research Managers to provide insight on potential service/product improvement

• Education to degree level (minimum of a bachelor’s or equivalent experience)
• Full fluency in English written and spoken is essential

• Experience in writing, researching and reviewing/editing due diligence reports; demonstrated excellence in research, writing and editing in English
• Experience in managing projects, especially where the project team is spread across several locations
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in line management
• Strong knowledge of research techniques, databases, networks, online registers and archives and other OSINT research tools
• Experience influencing people across an organization, especially without direct reporting lines
• Proven ability to meet project deadlines

Preferred

• Knowledge of software-based case management solutions
• Experience in a compliance team in a financial institution or a corporate setting
• Knowledge of other languages and the socio-political environment in the region is an advantage
• Qualifications specific to financial crime or compliance would be an advantage

• Own Data Science for a specific-market/industry on new and already established products, services and design.
• Be a Data Science business partner for country / cluster leaders, commercial, product, and technology leaders to achieve country specific goals including revenue and EBITDA and other objectives.
• Regularly meet directly with clients to understand strategic business needs, translate them into analytical strategies and offer innovative solutions driven through state of the art methodologies in Data Science.
• Support Client and Commercial teams with Data Science design and methodological questions.
• Play a leading role in the application of data and analytics strategies in support of clients’ business needs.
• Innovate and create out of the box solutions by leveraging large and diverse data sets and state of the art technologies.
• Collaborate and align with other Data Science team units to deliver and prioritize objectives.
• Enable Data Science technology solutions on the ground and ensure solutions meets client needs.
• Leverage DSCi Methods, Product and Technology teams to bring to the market services and solutions.
• Contribute to identifying third parties and evaluate their capabilities and data sets in order to develop new solutions.
• Design and conduct studies, tests and use advanced analytics techniques to build proof of concept and prototypes for use cases.
• Enable your team to focus on innovation and contribute to the company's objectives.
• Coach and develop junior data scientists.
• Lead the team and provide performance objectives

The R&D Packaging & Design Excellence Intern supports the team in delivering packaging development and design-to-print execution excellence while gaining cross-functional exposure.

The intern will rotate and contribute across two key areas:

1. Packaging Specialist Support (Structural & Material)

Support activities may include:

• Assist in packaging development for NPD, renovation and productivity projects
• Support packaging specification updates and documentation
• Participate in packaging testing (drop test, seal integrity, material validation)
• Assist in factory trials and validation activities
• Support sustainability initiatives (material reduction, recyclability assessment)
• Coordinate sample preparation and shipment
• Maintain packaging databases and technical documentation

Learning exposure:

• Packaging material structures (flexible, rigid, corrugate)
• Basic understanding of barrier properties and sealing systems
• Cost and feasibility considerations
• Factory and supply chain interaction

2. Design Excellence Support (Artwork & Print)

Support activities may include:

• Assist in artwork file review and version tracking
• Support color setup and artwork adaptation checks
• Help prepare print trial documentation
• Attend print trials and press approvals (where applicable)
• Support archiving of color targets, print samples and approved standards
• Coordinate with design and repro agencies on file updates
• Assist in tracking artwork project timelines

Learning exposure:

• Artwork development lifecycle (creative → local adaptation → execution)
• Basic understanding of color management and print processes (gravure, flexo, offset, digital)
• Print specification and fingerprint concept
• Right-first-time artwork readiness principles

About the role:

The position of Product Development Intern sits comfortably in the Product Development team and the APAC regional headquarters based in Johor Bahru. An incredible diverse team that helps each other learn, grow and develop. Just how we like it! And as a Product Development Intern you will be given full responsibility and accountability for a project from the beginning of your placement and you’ll have an opportunity to fully integrate and actually make a difference. You will work on your own research project related to recipe development in dairy and/or black coffee or improving brewing or product quality.  In addition, you will be heavily supporting the activities of the team (organizing tastings and  analyzing the results, lab scale experiments, recipe development, shelf-life analysis of some products, factory exposure by supporting trials).

During the placement, you will be exposed to the wider R&D community and potentially work with other functions (marketing, operations). Some local travel may be required.

Key responsibilities of the role:  

• Ownership of assigned project(s) within the R & D department
  • From the design and approach of the project up to the summary and recommendations based on findings.
  • To present findings back to relevant stakeholders
• Planning and executing tests of various scale (e.g. benchtop, scale up) as appropriate, supporting  Plant trial activities.
• Conduct sensory, physical and data analysis as part of support work
• Support and lead development projects with the support of line manager
• Collaborate and support with team members in day to day
• Support in coffee tastings

About the role:

To start, the role of the Sensory Science Intern is situated within the Research and Development department. This department constitutes a highly diverse team, fostering a collaborative environment dedicated to mutual learning, growth, and development—a dynamic ethos that aligns with our values. As a member of the Sensory Science workstream, responsibilities include conducting a broad spectrum of sensory and consumer science studies for product such as coffee mixes, instant products, tea, and cereal blends.

Your role entails providing crucial support to the team in conceptualizing and executing key innovations and renovations. Beyond requiring domain expertise, we emphasize the significance of strong interpersonal skills and a drive for success. Your contribution will play a role in establishing and protecting the impact we aspire to achieve within our value chain.

Throughout the internship, you will have the opportunity to engage with the wider R&D community and potentially collaborate with other functions, such as marketing and operations. It is important to note that some local travel may be required as part of your responsibilities.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Ownership of assigned project(s) within the R & D department
  • From the design and approach of the project up to the summary and recommendations based on findings.
  • To present findings back to relevant stakeholders
• Organize and execute formal sensory testings
• Support in setting up and training of QDA panel
• Support set up and briefing of sensory and consumer studies
•  Support in recruitment and maintenance of Discrimination panel within JDE
• Conduct sensory tests and analyse data using various statistical tools and sensory software
• Support and lead development projects with the support of line manager
• Collaborate and support with team members in day to day
• Support in coffee tastings
• Support other R&D projects not directly related to Sensory function

• Own Data Science solutions for client requests by giving recommendations for client raised issues through data analysis.   

• Support Internal and External Clients with the understanding of Data Science design and methodology (in English).  

• Accompany senior leaders meet with clients to understand business needs and help offer innovative solutions.  

• Work on creating innovative solutions, use cases, proof of concept and prototypes by exploring diverse data sets using tools such as Python (both for the offline and online markets).  

• Understand Nielsen products and services to suggest innovative solutions for client challenges.  

• Support Data Science solutions for the Korea & Pacific market (both offline and online FMCG retail) and collaborate with other Data Science team units across the Asia Pacific cluster.  

•  Automate and develop solutions for existing processes.  

•  Innovate and create out of the box solutions by leveraging large and diverse data sets and state-of-the-art technologies.