Explore research and development companies hiring in Malaysia. Find scientist, analyst, and innovation roles at R&D centres.
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Malaysia's research and development sector spans public research institutions, corporate R&D centres, university-industry collaboration hubs, and the R&D arms of multinational companies with regional research operations in Malaysia. The government's commitment to increasing R&D expenditure to 2.5% of GDP is driving investment in scientific research infrastructure and talent.
Key public research institutions include MIMOS Berhad (national applied ICT research institute), SIRIM Berhad (standards and industrial research), Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), and the research arms of major public universities (UM, UPM, USM, UTM). Corporate R&D centres include Intel Labs Malaysia, Motorola Solutions Malaysia R&D, Keysight Technologies R&D, and the innovation centres of large Malaysian corporations.
Pharmaceutical R&D is growing with companies like Duopharma Biotech investing in drug development. Bioeconomy initiatives, palm oil research (MPOB), and halal science research create distinctive Malaysian R&D niches with global export potential.
Demand is highest for research scientists (materials, biomedical, pharmaceutical, chemistry), data scientists, AI and machine learning researchers, R&D engineers, and regulatory affairs specialists. Government-funded research programmes regularly open research assistant and postdoctoral positions at public institutions.
Research assistants earn RM 2,500 – RM 4,000/month. Research engineers earn RM 3,500 – RM 6,500/month. Senior researchers with PhDs earn RM 6,000 – RM 12,000/month. R&D managers and principal scientists earn RM 10,000 – RM 20,000/month.
National applied ICT research centre, working on AI, cybersecurity, semiconductor design, and digital infrastructure for Malaysia's technology ecosystem.
National standards and industrial research institute, offering research, testing, certification, and technology development careers across a wide range of scientific disciplines.
Intel's research and advanced development presence in Penang, working on next-generation chip architectures and manufacturing process research.
Malaysia's leading pharmaceutical company investing in biosimilar and generic drug R&D, hiring pharmaceutical scientists and regulatory affairs specialists.
Government research body driving innovation in palm oil processing, oleochemicals, and sustainability — offering food science, chemical engineering, and agronomy R&D careers.
Petronas's dedicated R&D subsidiary, working on upstream petroleum research, chemical processes, and energy transition technologies.
Search SuperJobs for R&D companies using keywords like "research scientist", "R&D engineer", "research analyst", or specific scientific disciplines.
A Masters or PhD is often required for scientist-level roles. For research engineer positions, a relevant engineering or science degree with research experience (from FYP or internships) is the standard entry.
Publish or perish is real in academic R&D — list publications, conference papers, and research projects prominently. For corporate R&D, patents and product impact are more valued.
Demonstrate proficiency with relevant research tools and methodologies specific to your discipline (spectroscopy, cell culture techniques, MATLAB, molecular modelling, etc.).
Apply through SuperJobs and also monitor research institution websites and Government MyJobsMyFuture portal for public sector R&D positions not always listed on commercial job boards.