Technical Officer / Senior Technical Officer / Assistant Technical Manager in the School of Public Health (Ref.: 530376), to commence as soon as possible, on a one-year temporary basis or a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Applicants should possess a postgraduate degree with a strong background in biological/medical sciences or related fields, and experience in molecular biology and/or microbiology. They should be strong in communication with a good command of spoken and written English and Chinese. They should be organized, attentive to details, responsible, self-motivated, and be able to work independently as well as in a team. Prior experience in molecular diagnostics, quality assurance and/or laboratory accreditation will be an advantage. A Ph.D. degree holder with relevant experience may be considered for appointment as Senior Technical Officer or Assistant Technical Manager.
The appointee will work in a global health laboratory. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Dr Alex Chin at alexchin@hku.hk.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary.
The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start on November 20, 2024 and continue until January 31, 2025, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
