Wet-Lab Multi-Omics Research Assistant

Hong Kong Genome Institute; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Genome Institute invites a motivated researcher to join a multi-omics team at Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin. The role focuses on molecular biology techniques, specimen handling, and day-to-day lab operations under supervision.

Candidates should hold a life sciences degree and have up to two years of wet-lab experience. The position offers an initial two-year contract with potential renewal, a collaborative environment, and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research in a

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Genetic Sciences, Health Sciences, Biological Sciences or a relevant life science field.
• Up to 2 years of hands-on wet lab experience; relevant university projects or internships welcomed.
• Strong grasp of core molecular biology workflows and sample QC interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular biology techniques under supervision to support multi-omics projects.
• Participate in end-to-end specimen workflow including registration, processing and storage.
• Support daily lab operations: equipment maintenance, inventory, reagents, quality assurance.
• Maintain accurate lab records and data entry, ensuring data integrity and document control.
• Assist with laboratory logistics, including specimen receipt and clerical support.
• Perform other duties assigned by senior officers.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Nucleic acid extraction

PCR & qPCR

Western blot

Lab data management

MS Office

Bilingual: Chinese & English

Cantonese fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or life sciences

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Hong Kong Genome Institute invites a motivated researcher to join a multi-omics team at Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin. The role focuses on molecular biology techniques, specimen handling, and day-to-day lab operations under supervision.

Candidates should hold a life sciences degree and have up to two years of wet-lab experience. The position offers an initial two-year contract with potential renewal, a collaborative environment, and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research in a