Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist (MT) / Associate Medical Technologist (AMT)

Hong Kong Genome Institute

Hong Kong SAR

On-site Contract 2 year or above Entry level

Medical Technologist (MT) / Associate Medical Technologist (AMT)

Associate Medical Technologist Reports to the Medical Technologist
Medical Technologist Reports to Lead Scientist (Genome Diagnostics and Precision Health)

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily and routine laboratory operations, equipment maintenance and calibration
• Process and analyse clinical specimens by molecular testing methods following standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Extract DNA/RNA from clinical tissue samples (e.g., whole blood, buccal swab, saliva, tumour, and normal tissues) and perform cell culture work
• Conduct quality control (QC), library preparation and operate next / third generation sequencing systems, laboratory equipment and analysers
• Assist in implementing QC, documentation, internal audit and external quality assurance programmes to meet the accreditation standards
• Aid in developing new protocols and evaluating new sequencing technologies
• Participate in research and development activities
• Perform any other duties assigned by senior officers

Additional Duties for Medical Technologist

• Monitor laboratory daily operations, workload, quality, and quantity for HKGP
• Supervise and train AMT in research and development
• Evaluate and develop methodologies in cell culture, conventional and molecular cytogenetics and molecular genetic tests
• Assist in preparing SOPs, evaluating method and instrument and developing next/third-generation sequencing technology
• Coordinate with service providers for alignment

Requirements:

Associate Medical Technologist

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences, biochemistry, biology or equivalent
• Certificate of Registration (MLT Part I) and a valid Practising Certificate issued by the Medical Laboratory Technologists Board, Hong Kong (MLT Board)
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in genetic research laboratory or medical laboratories with provision of genetic testing
• Preferably with 2 years of working experience in short/long-read sequencing (QC and preliminary data analysis) and quality management systems (e.g. developing SOPs and operation manuals)

Medical Technologist

• Master's degree in biological sciences, laboratory sciences, or related disciplines
• Certificate of Registration (MLT Part I) and valid Practising Certificate issued by the Medical Laboratory Technologists Board, Hong Kong (MLT Board)
• Preferably at least 3 years of relevant experience in an accredited medical laboratory with provision of conventional cytogenetics and molecular genetic testing
• Preferably with 3 years of working experience in short/long-read sequencing (QC and data analysis) and quality management systems (e.g. developing SOPs and operation manuals)

Office Location:
Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin

Remuneration:

Successful candidate will be offered attractive remuneration and be appointed on an initial two-year contract (subject to mutual agreement for contract renewal).

Application:

Interested parties should send full resume enclosing current and expected remuneration together with availability to HKGI on or before 17 January 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.

Additional InformationJob Level

Entry level

Publish Date

03/01/2025

Job Ref. No.

MT/AMT_202501

Biotechnology / Chemicals / Testing / Laboratory

Job Function

Health Care Service

Laboratory

Medical Science / Technology

Company Overview

About Hong Kong Genome Institute: The Hong Kong Genome Institute (HKGI), established and wholly owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government, commenced full operations in 2021. With the vision "to avail genomic medicine to all for better health and well-being" and supported by the Health Bureau, HKGI works in close collaboration with the Department of Health, Hospital Authority, medical schools of local universities and other stakeholders to accelerate the development of genomic medicine in Hong Kong along four strategic foci: integrate genomics into medicine, advance research, nurture talents and enhance public genomic literacy.

As the first step towards achieving its vision, HKGI launched the Hong Kong Genome Project (HKGP) in 2021. As the city's first large-scale genome sequencing project, HKGP serves as a catalyst to benefit patients and their families with more precise diagnosis and personalised treatment through whole genome sequencing. It also aims to establish genome database of the local population, testing infrastructure and talent pool to address the healthcare needs of Hong Kong in the long run. For more information, please visit www.hkgp.org.

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