Junior Research Assistant

Cuhk; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences is seeking a Junior Research Assistant to support core laboratory operations at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Shatin. The role focuses on assisting with day-to-day activities in a high containment setting, coordinating bookings, and ensuring clean, well-maintained facilities for multiple research groups.

The ideal candidate will have a biological sciences background, strong motivation, independence, and fluency in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma or Higher Certificate, preferably a Bachelor’s degree, in Biological Sciences or a related discipline.
• Willing to learn new things, self-motivated, well organised, cooperative with a responsible work attitude.
• Able to work independently.
• Good communication skills in Chinese and English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations of the Core Laboratories and communal facilities.
• Assist in maintenance of the facility and its equipment.
• Housekeeping and booking arrangements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

English proficiency

Chinese proficiency

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

Junior Research Assistant – (260001DS)

Description

The Biosafety Level III (BSL-3) Laboratory at the Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences is a highly specialised research laboratory that serves Principal Investigators’ research needs working with infectious agents. It has special engineering and containment features that allow Principal Investigators to work safely with known or potential human pathogens classified as risk group 3 organisms or risk group 2 that require BSL3 practices. The facility consists of laboratory suites for in vitro experiments on risk group 2 or 3 agents/organisms, and animal laboratory suites for animal biosafety level III (ABSL-3) experiments.

Applicants should have/be

• (i) a Higher Diploma or a Higher Certificate, preferably a Bachelor’s degree, in Biological Sciences or a related discipline;
• (ii) willing to learn new things, self-motivated, well organised, co-operative with a responsible work attitude;
• (iii) able to work independently;
• (iv) good communication skills in Chinese and English.

Practical experience in a laboratory setting is preferred.

The appointee will work at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Shatin. Duties include:

• assisting in the daily operations of the Core Laboratories and communal facilities of the Institute which will house about 50 research groups with over 500 members when in full-fledged operation;
• assisting in the maintenance of the facility and its equipment;
• housekeeping;
• undertaking booking arrangement;
• performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor as appropriate.

Applicants must submit copies of certificates showing that they fulfilled the academic qualifications stated above, otherwise their application will NOT be considered.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

Job

: Research Posts

Organization

: Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences

Unposting Date

: Aug 27, 2026