Laboratory Assistant

HKUMed – The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Job summary

HKUMed – The University of Hong Kong is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for the HKUMed Laboratory of Cellular Therapeutics. The role will commence as soon as possible on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and retirement benefits, subject to funding and performance.

The candidate should have 5 HKCEE passes or HKDSEE with relevant science background, good English/Chinese communication, and at least 2 years of lab experience.

Qualifications

• 5 passes in HKCEE including English, Chinese and Mathematics or HKDSEE with 5 subjects including English, Chinese and Mathematics.
• Preferably with a diploma or above in biological, medical or laboratory sciences.
• At least 2 years’ relevant experience.
• Good command of spoken English and Chinese; good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in PC and commonly used software applications; GMP laboratory experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory support duties including specimen organization, record keeping and data entry.
• General cleaning and sterilization of cleanrooms and equipment, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

PC proficiency

Education

Diploma in biological/medical or laboratory 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.