Molecular Diagnostics R&D Assistant

FLASH Diagnostics; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from PhD scientists

Collaboration with academic partners

MPF contributions

Competitive base salary

Job summary

FLASH Diagnostics in Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP) is seeking an R&D Assistant to support nucleic acid diagnostics development, from primer/probe design to assay validation, for veterinary and food safety products.

You will work within the in-house molecular biology team, performing hands-on wet-lab experiments and contributing to collaborative projects with academic and clinical partners. This role offers mentorship from PhD scientists and growth within a small R&D team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related life sciences.
• Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card or valid visa for full-time employment in Hong Kong.
• 0-2 years of relevant research or laboratory experience in biotechnology or diagnostic assay development.
• Hands-on experience with nucleic acid extraction, PCR/qPCR, or isothermal amplification.
• Exposure to primer/probe design is a plus.
• Good experimental design and data recording practices.
• Exposure to infectious disease or veterinary diagnostics is an advantage.
• Good written and spoken English; Cantonese and Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assay Development: Research and optimize multiplex primer/probe sets for nucleic acid assays (PCR, qPCR, isothermal amplification).
• Sample Prep & Extraction: Investigate and optimize nucleic acid extraction and sample preparation methods for complex matrices.
• Validation & Testing: Characterize analytical assay performance and design/execute validation protocols.
• Documentation & Data: Maintain accurate lab records and notebooks; contribute to IP materials and publications.
• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with cartridge/hardware engineers and liaise with academic/clinical partners.
• Support collaborative projects with academic and clinical partners.

Skills

Molecular biology

PCR/qPCR

Isothermal amplification

Nucleic acid extraction

Primer/probe design

Laboratory documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry

Job description

FLASH Diagnostics in Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP) is seeking an R&D Assistant to support nucleic acid diagnostics development, from primer/probe design to assay validation, for veterinary and food safety products.

You will work within the in-house molecular biology team, performing hands-on wet-lab experiments and contributing to collaborative projects with academic and clinical partners. This role offers mentorship from PhD scientists and growth within a small R&D team.