Senior Technical Assistant in Proteomics and Metabolomics Core

HKU Careers; Lannion; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

CPD (Continuing Professional Develop)

Gym access

Library access

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong's Centre for PanorOmic Sciences invites applications for a Senior Technical Assistant to support its Proteomics and Metabolomics Core. The role involves operating advanced instruments, coordinating service for users, and contributing to method development.

We offer a competitive salary, annual leave, medical benefits, CPD, and access to campus gyms and libraries; initial two-year contract with renewal subject to performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related biomedical field.
• At least 1 year of lab experience with quality/compliance focus.
• Proficiency in MS-based technologies; strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Operate advanced instruments (HPLC, GC, QQQ, Q-TOF, Orbitrap) for core services.
• Coordinate service logistics with users.
• Provide technical advice to users and partners.
• Evaluate and validate new technologies.

Skills

English & Chinese proficiency

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biomedical Sciences or related

Tools

HPLC

GC

Q-TOF

Orbitrap

Job description

Senior Technical Assistant in Proteomics and Metabolomics Core

Ref.: 537744
Work type: Full-time
Department: Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (22200)
Categories: Executive / Technical / Support

Senior Technical Assistant in Proteomics and Metabolomics Core of the Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (CPOS) (Ref.: 537744) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)

We are Expanding | Come and Join Us

Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (CPOS) is an academic research-support centre embracing multi-omics and big data biomedical research under the LKS Faculty of Medicine. CPOS core laboratories host state-of-the-art technology platforms with sophisticated equipment supported by over 70 dedicated members. Welcome to visit https://cpos.hku.hk to explore more.

• Exposures and interactions with world-class research groups
• Expert technical and managerial career track

The Role

• Operate sophisticated scientific instruments (HPLC, GC, QQQ, Q-TOF, Orbitrap, QTRAP, etc.) to support core service and research, with training provided
• Liaise with users to coordinate service logistics
• Provide technical advice to users
• Evaluate and validate new technologies

Qualifications and Qualities

• Bachelor’s degreeor above in Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry or a related discipline
• At least 1 year of laboratory experience, with relevant skills and a commitment to quality and compliance
• Working knowledge of MS-based technologies with strong analytical and problem-solving skills is a definite advantage
• Self-motivated, responsible, conscientious, meticulous and capable of working collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese
• Competent in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 537518) need not re-apply.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits, continuing professional development, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

The University only accepts online application for the above post.

Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until November 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Advertised: Nov 1, 2026 (HK Time)
Applications close: Nov 30, 2026 (HK Time)