Laboratory Technician/Assistant Laboratory Technician (at the rank of Research Assistant II/Senior Laboratory Assistant) in the Clinical Trials Centre (Ref.: 532304)
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 Biospecimens Core (BioCore) is a core facility for managing and processing biospecimens in clinical trials. Locating at the Queen Mary Hospital, it is now supporting over 100 clinical trials. BioCore is seeking talents who have the passion in promoting healthcare advancement through practising the laboratory profession in the clinical research domain.
Main Responsibilities:
- Handle and process biospecimens for clinical trials;
- Undertake pre-trial preparation, laboratory kits and consumables management;
- Perform biospecimens processing, storage, packaging and shipping;
- Perform records management and quality control;
- Communicate with research teams and internal/external collaborators; and
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working outside normal business days or hours may be required occasionally.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Biological, Medical or Laboratory Sciences or related disciplines;
- Experience in laboratory operations or clinical trial operations and basic knowledge in Good Clinical Practice would be an advantage but not compulsory, as comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided;
- Good laboratory skills and commitment to quality and compliance;
- Detail-minded, able to multi-task, and have a strong sense of responsibility; and
- Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese is needed for effective communication.
Those with lower qualifications or less experience may be considered as Assistant Laboratory Technician.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment will commence as soon as possible for one or two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Appointment on two-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.
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 from June 25, 2025 and continue until July 11, 2025 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
