Laboratory Manager (at the rank of Technical Manager)

HKU Careers; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for Laboratory Manager (ranked as Technical Manager) in the LKS Faculty of Medicine. The role oversees a teaching lab, supports a clinical simulation training centre, and may require weekend shifts. A Bachelor’s in biomedical sciences is required, with a Master’s preferred, plus strong leadership and IT skills.

Salary is competitive with benefits. Two-year fixed-term contract with gratuity and retirement scheme contributions, reviewable subject to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• English and Chinese fluency; capable of independent and team work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a teaching laboratory for medical students and professionals.
• Assist in development of a state-of-the-art clinical simulation training centre.
• Handle shifts and weekend work as operational needs require.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Chinese proficiency

IT proficiency

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Clinical simulation equipment

Job description

Laboratory Manager (at the rank of Technical Manager)

Ref.: 537818
Work type: Full-time
Department: Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (20000)
Categories: Executive / Technical / Support

Laboratory Manager (at the rank of Technical Manager) in the LKS Faculty of Medicine (Ref.: 537818) (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 possess a Bachelor’s degree and preferably a Master’s degree in biomedical sciences or a related discipline.They are expected to have at least 8 years’ work experience in a clinical laboratory. They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; good leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills; a strong sense of responsibility; appropriate IT proficiency; and the ability to work independently and in teams.The appointee should be a qualified first aider and he/she will have to maintain such status throughout his/her service with the University.Experience in handling equipment for clinical simulation training would be an advantage.

The appointee will be responsible for the management and maintenance of a teaching laboratory for medical and health sciences students and professionals, ensuring the venue’s operational readiness for diverse teaching and learning sessions.He/she is expected to assist the Faculty in the development of a state-of-the-art clinical simulation training centre within the laboratory.Based on operational needs, the appointee may need to work in shifts and during weekends.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.

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

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Review of applications will start from November 19, 2026 and continue until December 11, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Advertised: Nov 5, 2026 (HK Time)
Applications close: Dec 11, 2026 (HK Time)