Technical Officer/Senior Technical Assistant in Biobank Core of the Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (CPOS) (Ref.: 533365) (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
- Support core services for sample processing and equipment maintenance
- Support data management in the Biobank Core using LIMS
- Liaise with users to coordinate service logistics
Qualifications and Qualities
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related discipline
- Strong passion for science and technologies
- Self-motivated, responsible, conscientious, meticulous; and enjoy teamwork
- Good command of spoken and written Chinese and English
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Prior experience in processing clinical samples would be an advantage
- Proficiency in using microtome and cryostat for FFPE, and frozen tissue sectioning and embedding would be an advantage
- Candidates with higher qualifications or more experience may be considered for appointment as Technical Officer
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 October 31, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
