Senior Technical Assistant in Proteomics and Metabolomics Core

Teacher of Arts (High school) Philosophy of the Arts (HKU); Edirne Merkez; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution is seeking a Senior Technical Assistant in Proteomics and Metabolomics. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have at least one year of laboratory experience. Responsibilities include operating scientific instruments, providing technical advice, and coordinating logistics. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Professional development

Free access to on-campus gyms and libraries

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Biomedical Sciences or related discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant laboratory experience.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Self-motivated and capable of teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate sophisticated scientific instruments to support core services.
• Liaise with users for service logistics.
• Provide technical advice to users.
• Evaluate and validate new technologies.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences or related

Tools

HPLC

GC

QQQ

Q-TOF

Orbitrap

QTRAP

Job description

Senior Technical Assistant in Proteomics and Metabolomics Core of the Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (CPOS)

Ref.: 533449

To commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

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Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (CPOS) is an academic research-support centre embracing multi-omics and big data biomedical research under the LKS Faculty of Medicine. CPOS core laboratories host state-of-the-art technology platforms with sophisticated equipment supported by over 75 dedicated members. Welcome to visit https://cpos.hku.hk to explore more.

Career Prospects

• Excellent on-job training
• Long-term development opportunities
• Exposures and interactions with world-class research groups
• Expert technical and managerial career track

The Role

• Operate sophisticated scientific instruments (HPLC, GC, QQQ, Q-TOF, Orbitrap, QTRAP, etc.) to support core service and research, with training provided.
• Liaise with users to coordinate service logistics.
• Provide technical advice to users.
• Evaluate and validate new technologies.

Qualifications And Qualities

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of laboratory experience, with relevant skills and a commitment to quality and compliance.
• Working knowledge of MS-based technologies with strong analytical and problem-solving skills is a definite advantage.
• Self-motivated, responsible, conscientious, meticulous and capable of working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Competent in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits, continuing professional development, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site https://jobs.hku.hk and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until November 30, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Applications close: Nov 30, 2025 (HK Time)