Research Assistant I / Research Assistant II (C2i133-RP3)

Centre for Immunology & Infection - C2i; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 246,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Job summary

Centre for Immunology & Infection - C2i is seeking a Research Assistant I/II to join a multidisciplinary team in Hong Kong. The role involves assisting with routine fieldwork sampling, genomic sequencing, surveillance activities, and basic sample processing.

You will coordinate equipment, manage data recording, and help with database maintenance. Applicants should hold a bachelor degree or higher and have strong IT skills, plus good written and spoken English and Mandarin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above in a related discipline.
• Good computer knowledge and IT skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin).

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine fieldwork sampling and genomic sequencing.
• Support surveillance work and basic sample processing.
• Coordinate fieldwork equipment maintenance and lab tasks.
• Record data, enter and file information, and maintain databases.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and learn new techniques as needed.

Skills

IT skills

English proficiency

Mandarin Chinese

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Biological Sciences background

Job description

Research Assistant I/Research Assistant II (Ref.: C2i133-RP3)

Applications are now invited for appointment as Research Assistant I/Research Assistant II (C2i133-RP3), to commence as soon as possible, on a one-year contract basis with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor degree or above, preferably in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Public Health, Laboratory Techniques, or related disciplines. They should also have good computer knowledge and IT skills, and a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Mandarin).

The appointee will join a multidisciplinary research team to assist in routine fieldwork sampling and genomic sequencing, surveillance work, basic sample processing, fieldwork equipment maintenance, laboratory tasks coordination, data recording, entry and filling, database maintenance, and other duties as assigned. He/She is expected to work in a team, with self-motivation, a strong sense of responsibility, and willingness to learn new techniques on need basis. Those with fieldwork or molecular biology experiences related to biological research studies would have an advantage.

Those with higher qualifications and/or more related experiences may be appointed as Research Assistant I.

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

The information provided will be kept confidential and only be used for those purposes relating to your application. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.