Laboratory Manager (at the rank of Technical Manager)

The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong is seeking a Laboratory Manager (rank of Technical Manager) in the LKS Faculty of Medicine. The appointee will oversee a teaching laboratory for medical and health sciences, ensuring smooth operation for teaching and learning sessions and contributing to the development of a clinical simulation training centre.

Availability for shift work and weekends may be required. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in biomedical sciences or related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences or related discipline.
• At least 8 years' work experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Appropriate IT proficiency; ability to work independently and in teams.
• Qualified first aider and must maintain status.
• Experience in handling equipment for clinical simulation training is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a teaching laboratory for medical and health sciences students and professionals.
• Ensure operational readiness for diverse teaching and learning sessions.
• Assist in developing a state-of-the-art clinical simulation training centre within the laboratory.
• May be required to work in shifts and during weekends based on operational needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

English language

Chinese language

IT proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences

Master's degree in biomedical sciences

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Laboratory Manager (at the rank of Technical Manager)

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. Applicants should apply online at the University's career site (http://jobs.hku.hk), and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from November 19, 2026 and continue until December 11, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.