Senior Technical Assistant in Bioresearch Support Core

HKUMed – The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Continuing professional development

On-campus gyms and libraries access

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong's Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (CPOS) invites applications for a Senior Technical Assistant in the Bioresearch Support Core. The role starts as soon as possible on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University retirement benefits contributions, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with potential renewal subject to performance.

The incumbent will train users, support laboratory instruments, assist in procurement, and perform administrative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Biological or Biomedical research related is a plus.
• Experience in administration and procurement is preferred.
• Self-motivated, responsible, have good communication skills and enjoy teamwork.
• Candidates with higher qualifications or more experience may be considered for the position of Senior Technical Officer/Technical Officer.
• Fresh graduates will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and technical support to users utilizing laboratory instruments.
• Manage and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Assist in procurement and stock management of laboratory consumables.
• Handle documents and prepare reports.
• Provide organizational support for events and seminars.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Administrative efficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological or Biomedical sciences

Job description

Senior Technical Assistant in Bioresearch Support Core of the Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (CPOS) (Ref.: 537658) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)

We are Expanding | Come and Join Us

Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (CPOS) is an academic research-support centre embracing multi-omics and big data biomedical research under the LKS Faculty of Medicine. CPOS core laboratories host state-of-the-art technology platforms with sophisticated equipment supported by over 70 dedicated members. Welcome to visit https://cpos.hku.hk to explore more.

Career Prospects

• Excellent on-job training
• Long-term development opportunities
• Exposures and interactions with world-class research groups
• Expert technical and managerial career track

The Role

• Provide training and technical support to users utilizing laboratory instruments
• Manage and maintain laboratory instruments
• Assist in procurement and stock management of laboratory consumables
• Handle documents and prepare reports
• Provide organizational support for events and seminars
• Perform administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications And Qualities

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Biological or Biomedical research related is a plus
• Experience in administration and procurement is preferred
• Self-motivated, responsible, have good communication skills and enjoy teamwork
• Candidates with higher qualifications or more experience may be considered for the position of Senior Technical Officer/Technical Officer
• Fresh graduates will also be considered

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 537012) need not re-apply.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits, continuing professional development, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until October 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.