Senior Proteomics & Metabolomics Core Specialist

The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Continuing professional development

On-campus gym and library access

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Senior Technical Assistant in the Proteomics and Metabolomics Core of the Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (CPOS). The appointment is a two-year fixed-term position with gratuity and retirement benefits, subject to satisfactory performance.

CPOS supports multi-omics and big data biomedical research with state-of-the-art instruments. The role includes operating instruments (HPLC, GC, QQQ, Q-TOF, Orbitrap), coordinating service logistics, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of laboratory experience, with relevant skills and a commitment to quality and compliance.
• Working knowledge of MS-based technologies with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills is a definite advantage.
• Self-motivated, responsible, conscientious, meticulous and capable of working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Competent in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Operate sophisticated scientific instruments (HPLC, GC, QQQ, Q-TOF, Orbitrap, QTRAP, etc.) to support core service and research, with training provided
• Liaise with users to coordinate service logistics
• Provide technical advice to users
• Evaluate and validate new technologies

Skills

MS-based technologies

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry or a related discipline

Tools

MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Senior Technical Assistant in the Proteomics and Metabolomics Core of the Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (CPOS). The appointment is a two-year fixed-term position with gratuity and retirement benefits, subject to satisfactory performance.

CPOS supports multi-omics and big data biomedical research with state-of-the-art instruments. The role includes operating instruments (HPLC, GC, QQQ, Q-TOF, Orbitrap), coordinating service logistics, and