Senior Technical Officer/Technical Officer (several posts) in Genomics Core

HKUMed – The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

HKUMed – The University of Hong Kong invites applications for Senior Technical Officer/Technical Officer (several posts) in the Genomics Core of the Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (CPOS). The roles involve operating advanced scientific instruments and coordinating service logistics to support core service and research.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or above in a relevant bioscience, with at least two years of lab experience, and be proficient in Chinese and English.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years’ relevant laboratory work experience.
• Strong passion in science and technologies.
• Advantage but not necessary: Working knowledge of existing technologies and laboratory accreditation experience, and holder of Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) Part I/II license issued by HKMLT Board
• Self-motivated, responsible, conscientious, meticulous and enjoy teamwork
• Good command of spoken and written Chinese and English
• Competency in MS Office applications
• Candidates with higher qualifications or more experience may be considered for appointment as Senior Technical Officer

Responsibilities

• Operate sophisticated scientific instruments to support core service and research
• Liaise with users to coordinate service logistics
• Provide technical advice to users
• Evaluate and validate new technologies

Skills

Laboratory experience

MS Office

Chinese & English

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Master’s degree or above in Biomedical Sciences or related discipline

MLT Part I/II license (HKMLT Board)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Technical Officer/Technical Officer (several posts) in Genomics Core of the Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (CPOS) (Ref.: 537521) (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

• Operate sophisticated scientific instruments to support core service and research
• Liaise with users to coordinate service logistics
• Provide technical advice to users
• Evaluate and validate new technologies

Qualifications And Qualities

• Master’s degree or above in Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related discipline
• At least 2 years’ relevant laboratory work experience
• Strong passion in science and technologies
• Advantage but not necessary: Working knowledge of existing technologies and laboratory accreditation experience, and holder of Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) Part I/II license issued by HKMLT Board
• Self-motivated, responsible, conscientious, meticulous and enjoy teamwork
• Good command of spoken and written Chinese and English
• Competency in MS Office applications
• Candidates with higher qualifications or more experience may be considered for appointment as Senior Technical Officer

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 537239) 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
• 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 posts are filled, whichever is earlier.