MGRC is a Malaysian company that is globally renowned for its complete genome sequencing services that ascertain the entire DNA sequence of an organism's genome at a single time.
It is one of Asia's major supplier of bioinformatics and genomic data services.
The main elements of the commercial businesses are the genomic services, which include sequencing and data access services.
One of the company's main projects were the mapping of the lung cancer genome and sequencing of essential oil palm genome. In another project MGRC carried out successfully a project for Brigham and Women" Hospital, an educational partner of the Harvard Medical School. In this project the analysis of a large number of DNA pairs from one individual tumour was carried out. Consequently, following these successive years MGRC became in early 2010 a public company.
The company is looking for passionate individuals who want to discover new opportunities. A number of jobs are available for candidates with a minimum BS degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics or equivalent.
Another pharmaceutical company,InQpharm that is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,focuses on R&D and commercialisation of natural therapeutic products for the health industry. It has offices all over the world and has a highly specialised scientific workforce.
It has the most advanced laboratories and is at the forefront of pre-clinical in vitro and in vivo studies, toxicology and product development. If you have a PhD in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical or Natural Sciences and preferentially couple of years experience then this company is certainly looking for you.
Kotra Pharma is a different pharmaceutical company that is located in Cheng Industrial Park Melaka, Malaysia. The company is committed to use advanced research technology for their wide range assortment of products and solutions. Each year around 5% of the turnover is spent on development of innovated formulated products.
If you are filled with passion for the pharma industry then this company invites you to explore their opportunities. Normally, a degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy or Life Science related discipline is required, along with 2-3 years experience. In addition, a general understanding of cGMP and GLP requirements.
Great job opportunities are also available for scientists in a well known pharmaceutical company Hovid that is based in Ipoh, Perak Biotech Park. Hovid's strength is based on its R&D and foreign trade with over 50 countries. Hovid is also listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange market.
It was one of the very few companies that introduced Malaysian produced drugs to overseas market.
Some of the main products include: Unique drug distribution system, ethical products that comprises of anti-biotics and anti diabetics etc. and some nutritional supplements.
Hovid was also the very first in the globe to create the self-emulsifying 'Supra Bio system" intended for enhanced absorption of tocotrienols in the body of a human.
With a large scientific staff in Malaysia, Hovid introduces about a dozen of new products into the market annually. A number of their studies are published in international scientific journals.
A number of renowed research institutes in world are collaborating with Hovid on clinical and efficacy studies among those are the Ohio State University Medical Center, USA, and the Kyoto University in Japan.