Technical Officer

The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Gratuity scheme

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Technical Officer in the Centre for Comparative Medicine Research. The appointee will work in a team to provide technical and staff supervision/management duties in connection with the operation of a laboratory animal facility.

A highly competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with qualifications and experience, together with annual leave and medical benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Good command of English and Chinese; strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in laboratory animal science and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake technical and staff supervision/management duties in the operation of a laboratory animal facility.
• Support operation and maintenance of sanitation equipment (e.g., autoclave) and inventory/record keeping.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Bilingual EN/ZH

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Autoclave

Job description

Technical Officer in the Centre for Comparative Medicine Research (Ref.: 537588) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)

The Centre for Comparative Medicine Research is a rapidly expanding, AAALAC International accredited, academic research-support centre of the LKS Faculty of Medicine at HKU. We are committed to the provision of high-quality laboratory animals, well-equipped animal holding facilities, and professional services to support the leading role of HKU in research and teaching. We are seeking various talents and offer excellent staff training and long-term development opportunities. With a team comprising scientists, veterinarians, registered Laboratory Animal and Medical Laboratory Technologists, and over 100 highly trained and dedicated staff, we strive to promote the humane and excellent care and use of laboratory animals in the university. Information about the Centre can be obtained at https://ccmr.hku.hk/.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. They should have a good command of spoken and written English and Chinese; excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills; an interest in laboratory animal science and technology; and a demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development in the field. Experience in animal husbandry, operation and maintenance of equipment for sanitation and sterilisation (e.g. autoclave), or inventory/record keeping will be an advantage but not essential.

The appointee will work in a team to undertake technical and staff supervision/management duties in connection with the operation of a laboratory animal facility.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment on fixed-term basis will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary.