Research Assistant I / Research Assistant II (C2i139-RP3)

Centre for Immunology & Infection - C2i; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Job summary

Centre for Immunology & Infection - C2i invites applications for Research Assistant I/II on a one-year contract. The appointee will join a multidisciplinary team to support field sampling, genomic sequencing, surveillance, and data management.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor\'s degree or higher in Biological Sciences or related fields, with good IT skills and fluency in English and Chinese. Experience in fieldwork or molecular biology is an advantage; salary is competitive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Public Health, Laboratory Techniques or related disciplines.
• Good computer knowledge and IT skills; strong written and spoken English and Chinese (including Mandarin).
• Fieldwork or molecular biology experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine fieldwork sampling and genomic sequencing.
• Support surveillance activities and basic sample processing.
• Coordinate laboratory tasks, data recording, entry and filling, and database maintenance.
• Maintain fieldwork equipment and contribute to data entry.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and learn new techniques as needed.

Skills

IT skills

English & Chinese

Education

Bachelor degree in Biological Sciences or related disciplines

Job description

Research Assistant I/Research Assistant II (Ref.: "C2i139-RP3")

Applications are now invited for appointment as Research Assistant I/Research Assistant II ("C2i139-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. / 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.