Laboratory Assistant

HKU Careers; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Job summary

HKU Careers is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for the HKUMed Laboratory of Cellular Therapeutics in the LKS Faculty of Medicine. The appointment is a two-year fixed-term contract with gratuity and retirement benefits, with possible renewal subject to funding and performance.

The ideal candidate has 5 HKCEE passes including English, Chinese and Mathematics (or HKDSEE with English/Chinese/Math), preferably a diploma or higher in biological, medical or laboratory sciences, and good English/Chinese

Qualifications

• 5 HKCEE passes including English, Chinese and Mathematics (or HKDSEE with English/Chinese/Mathematics).
• Diploma or above in biological, medical or laboratory sciences preferred.
• Good command of spoken English and Chinese; strong communication and interpersonal skills; proficiency in PC and common software.
• Work experience in GMP laboratories is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory supporting duties including specimen organization and record keeping.
• Data entry and general cleaning and sterilization of cleanrooms and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English language

Chinese language

Communication

Interpersonal skills

PC skills

GMP experience

Education

Diploma or above in biological/medical/lab sciences

Job description

Laboratory Assistant in the HKUMed Laboratory of Cellular Therapeutics of the LKS Faculty of Medicine (Ref.: 537428) (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 funding availability and satisfactory performance)

Applicants should have 5 passes in HKCEE, including English (min. grade C if Syllabus A/Level 2 from 2007), Chinese (Level 2 from 2007) and Mathematics, or min. Level 2 in 5 subjects in HKDSEE including English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics, preferably with a diploma or above in biological, medical or laboratory sciences, preferably with at least 2 years' relevant experience. They should have a good command of spoken English and Chinese, good communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in PC and commonly used software applications. Work experience in GMP laboratories would be an advantage.

The appointee will join the HKUMed Laboratory of Cellular Therapeutics and be responsible for laboratory supporting duties including specimen organization, record keeping, data entry, general cleaning and sterilization of cleanrooms and equipment, and other duties as assigned.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

Advertised: Sep 22, 2026 (HK Time)
Applications close: Oct 31, 2026 (HK Time)