Research Scientist

Health Hope Pharma Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Hope Pharma Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a research-focused candidate to participate in drug/formulation development projects. The role involves assisting in technology assessments and supporting data collection and analysis.

The successful candidate will conduct literature reviews, perform laboratory experiments, and contribute to R&D outputs. A strong grounding in pharmaceutical development and analytical chemistry is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, or related STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Participate and assist in research projects in new drugs/medical devices development and assess new technologies.
• Provide support to data collection and analysis

Skills

Pharmaceutical formulation

Analytical chemistry

Biomedical research

Data collection and analysis

Literature review

Laboratory data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences/related STEM

Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical sciences/related field

Doctoral degree (PhD) in a related discipline

Tools

HPLC

UV-Vis spectrophotometry

Dissolution apparatus

Balances and general analytical instruments

Job description

• Participate and assist in research projects in new drugs/medical devices development and assess new technologies
• Research, develop and perform studies for drug formulation
• Provide support to data collection and analysis
• Conduct literature search and reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, or other STEM-related disciplines.
• Strong academic foundation in pharmaceutical development, formulation science, analytical chemistry, or biomedical research.
• Demonstrated ability to perform laboratory experiments, collect data, and conduct preliminary analysis.
• Experience in scientific literature review and summarising research findings.
• Exposure to manuscript writing, scientific presentation, or research grant preparation is an advantage (but not mandatory for junior candidates).
• Understanding of drug formulation principles, such as solubility, stability, excipient selection, and dosage-form design.
• Ability to perform or support experimental studies related to formulation development or material characterisation.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory instruments and techniques (e.g., dissolution apparatus, balances, mixers, analytical tools like HPLC/UV-Vis—experience preferred but can be trained).
• Competence in data collection, quantitative analysis, and preparation of research documentation.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking ability in a scientific research environment.
• Must participate in hands-on research work, data interpretation, and preparation of R&D outputs.