Laboratory Assistant

The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Laboratory Assistant in the School of Nursing. The appointee will support the operation and maintenance of the state-of-the-art clinical laboratory and simulation training centre, assist with teaching setup, procurement, data entry and equipment operation.

The role requires IT proficiency, strong English and Chinese communication, and the ability to work independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have 5 passes in HKCEE including English and Chinese, OR min Level 2 in 5 subjects in HKDSEE including English and Chinese.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; IT proficiency and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Knowledge of inventory management system and experience with equipment in nursing lab or simulation centre preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support operation and maintenance of the School's clinical laboratory and simulation training centre.
• Assist in setup of teaching activities in the nursing laboratory.
• Assist with procurement of equipment, operation of electronic devices, record keeping and data entry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong sense of responsibility

IT proficiency

Video production

Independent work

Teamwork

Inventory management knowledge

Education

HKCEE/HKDSEE results requirements

Tools

Inventory management system

Job description

Laboratory Assistant in the School of Nursing (Ref.: 537328) (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 and funding availability)

Applicants should have 5 passes in HKCEE including English (min. Grade C if Syllabus A/Level 2 from 2007) and Chinese (Level 2 from 2007), OR min. Level 2 in 5 subjects in HKDSEE including English Language and Chinese Language. They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, good organizational and interpersonal skills, a strong sense of responsibility, IT proficiency, proficiency in video production, and the ability to work independently and in a team. Knowledge of inventory management system and experience in handling equipment in a nursing clinical laboratory and/or a simulation training centre would be preferred.

The appointee will support the operation and maintenance of the School’s state-of-the-art clinical laboratory and simulation training centre; assist in the setup of teaching activities in the nursing laboratory; assist with procurement of equipment, operation of electronic devices, record keeping and data entry; and perform other duties as assigned. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.

Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 536624) need not re-apply.

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

Review of applications will start from September 26, 2026 and continue until November 7, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.