Technical Officer

Recent Jobs; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Job summary

The Centre for Comparative Medicine Research at HKU invites applications for a Technical Officer on a one-year, temporary basis with possible renewal subject to performance. The role includes mouse genotyping, colony management, IVF, cryopreservation, and advanced embryo manipulation, with potential weekend work and a competitive salary plus benefits.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related fields, and be proficient in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in mouse-assisted reproduction is an advantage but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform mouse genotyping and colony management.
• Conduct in-vitro fertilization, sperm/embryo cryopreservation and mouse colony re-derivation.
• Carry out pronuclear/blastocyst injections, CRISPR-Cas9/DNA microinjection and embryo transfer.
• May require weekend work on a rotating basis.

Skills

English & Chinese proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Biochemistry/Biotechnology or related field

Job description

Technical Officer in theCentre for Comparative Medicine Research (Ref.: 534914) (to commence as soon as possible, on a one-year temporary 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 above in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related discipline. They should have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese; strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; and be attentive to details. Experience in performing mouse‑assistant reproduction is an advantage but not necessary.

The appointee will perform mouse genotyping, colony management, in‑vitro fertilization, sperm/embryo cryopreservation, mouse colony re‑derivation, pronuclear/blastocyst injections, CRISPR‑Cas9/DNA microinjection and embryo transfer. He/She may be required to work on weekends on a rotation basis.

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 534042) need not re‑apply.

A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

Applications Open: Apr 5 2026 Applications Close: May 4 2026 11:55 PM China Standard Time