The Open University of Hong Kong | Laboratory Officer

5 days ago


kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China The Open University of Hong Kong Full time

Job Description - Laboratory Officer (S&T) (2500036)

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Science & Technology :

Laboratory Officer (S&T) - (2500036) School/Unit

School of Science and Technology

Closing Date

23/Jan/2025, 3:59:00 PM

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

  • Preparing the necessary materials and equipment for setting up laboratory class;
  • Handling daily operations of laboratories;
  • Demonstrating laboratory experiments and providing analytical instrument training to students and laboratory users;
  • Assisting in setting up a new laboratory/facilities for teaching and research purpose;
  • Assisting in handling of license, purchasing orders and inventory for updating, renewal and maintaining the facilities in the laboratories;
  • Providing technical support to academic staff and students;
  • Ensuring the safety and security related issues in the laboratories; and
  • Performing any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science or a related discipline;
  • Experience in operating and performing maintenance for instruments would be an advantage;
  • Detail-oriented, hardworking, responsible, able to meet deadlines and work independently; and
  • Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment
An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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