Technical Manager, Materials & Energy Lab Operations

The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuity on contract end

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong seeks a Technical Manager in the Department of Materials and Energy to lead the technical team and provide high‑quality support to teaching, learning and research activities. The appointee will steward laboratory facilities, safety, and operational efficiency.

You will plan budgets, oversee procurement, develop SOPs, train staff and collaborate with Estates and other units to deliver complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline; Master’s degree highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, including at least 3 years in staff supervision and laboratory management.
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (including Mandarin), with excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving and laboratory management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Technical Team delivering high-quality technical support for the Department’s administrative, teaching and learning, and research activities.
• Managing and optimizing laboratory facilities, equipment and related infrastructure.
• Planning and monitoring the technical budget and resource allocation.
• Overseeing procurement and inventory of equipment, instruments and consumables.
• Developing, implementing and reviewing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensuring a safe working environment and monitoring compliance with laboratory safety regulations.
• Providing training and technical support to staff, students and other users.
• Managing documentation and preparing technical, safety and operational reports.
• Providing technical support for the department office’s daily operations.
• Supporting departmental events, seminars and outreach activities.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Formulating procurement strategies and managing tendering processes; Coordinating with internal units and liaising with external contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Laboratory management

English proficiency

Mandarin Chinese

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Chemistry

Master's degree (desirable)

Job description

The University of Hong Kong seeks a Technical Manager in the Department of Materials and Energy to lead the technical team and provide high‑quality support to teaching, learning and research activities. The appointee will steward laboratory facilities, safety, and operational efficiency.

You will plan budgets, oversee procurement, develop SOPs, train staff and collaborate with Estates and other units to deliver complex projects.