Technical Officer (Laboratory Services Development) - Campus Management Office

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical and dental benefits

Gratuity

Job summary

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) invites a proactive Technical Officer to support the development and enhancement of our laboratory services and facilities. You will oversee the full lifecycle from planning and design through deployment, ensuring safety, compliance, and readiness for advanced research and teaching.

Working with diverse stakeholders, you will coordinate lab projects, assist in tender documentation, procurement, asset management, and quality assurance,

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Building Services Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience for Degree holders; 6+ years for Higher Diploma holders.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment or lab facility workflows preferred.
• Strong coordination and communication skills; able to work in English and Chinese.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and design of laboratory services, processes and infrastructure.
• Help design and set up new/renovated lab environments (wet, dry, computational).
• Create and maintain tender specifications, service standards and SOPs.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Degree or Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Technical Officer to join our dynamic team. This role is essential in supporting the development and enhancement of our world-class laboratory services and facilities.

The Technical Officer will be a key contributor to the full lifecycle of our laboratory services, from planning and design through final deployment. Working closely with a diverse group of stakeholders, they will help ensure our laboratories are safe, compliant, and fully prepared to support advanced research and teaching.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Development

• Assist in planning, detailed design and improving laboratory services, processes, and infrastructure.
• Contribute to the design and setup of new and renovated lab environments including wet lab, dry lab and computational lab.
• Help create and maintain documentation for tender specification document, service standards and operating procedures.

Technical Coordination

• Provide daily technical support for lab development projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams, academic units, and external contractors to track project progress.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues during development and installation phases.

Procurement and Asset Management

• Support the procurement of laboratory equipment and consumables, including the preparation of technical specifications.
• Help manage asset tracking, inventory, and maintenance schedules for lab resources.

Safety and Quality Assurance

• Uphold and implement HKUST's safety policies and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Ensure laboratory setups meet required safety and operational standards.
• Contribute to maintaining high service quality through checklists and quality assurance task.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience for Degree holders; minimum 6 years of relevant experience for Higher Diploma holders.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and/or laboratory facility workflows is highly preferred.
• Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in both English and Chinese.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Appointment to the position will normally be on two-year fixed term contract basis. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided.
• A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.