Career Opportunities

Research Nurse (at the rank of Nurse) in the Clinical Trials Centre (Ref.: 534917)

The Clinical Trials Centre (HKU-CTC) is a leading clinical trials management platform established under The University of Hong Kong LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) and is dedicated to managing and facilitating international-standard clinical trials on new drugs, medical devices and medical technologies.  HKU-CTC offers long-term development opportunities to passionate talents who are devoted to a career in the clinical trial profession.

HKU-CTC’s Phase 1 Clinical Trials Unit (Phase 1 Unit) is a professional clinical trials facility located at the Queen Mary Hospital and dedicated to conducting phase 1 and early phase clinical trials.  We are seeking a high calibre talent who have the passion in promoting healthcare advancement through practising clinical research to join our Phase 1 Unit as a Research Nurse.

Main Responsibilities:

• Be responsible to clinical trial coordination and operations;
• Conduct study planning and management;
• Recruit and conduct screening of trial volunteers;
• Execute study procedures, data collection and documents management, medical emergency management, facilities management and quality management;
• Communicate with research teams and internal/external collaborators; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Require to work outside normal business days or hours occasionally.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing;
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong;
• A minimum of 1 year’s nursing experience is preferred;
• Holder of a Basic Life Support (BLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificate and a venipuncture certificate is an advantage;
• Experience in clinical trial operations and basic knowledge in Good Clinical Practice are added advantages;
• Experience in utilization of electronic devices (e.g., tablets, computers) for efficient and accurate clinical data capture are added advantages;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good coordination and problem-solving skills, and commitment to quality and compliance;
• Detail-minded, multitasking, and self-motivated; and
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Both Cantonese & Mandarin).

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis or 2-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.  A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. Appointment on 2-year fixed term basis will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary.

Application Procedure:

The University only accepts online applications for the above post.  Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date CV.  Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and continue until May 10, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.