Senior Technical Assistant (several posts) in Genomics Core of the Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (CPOS) (Ref.: 536437) (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 70 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
- Operate sophisticated scientific instruments
- Support core service and research
Qualifications And Qualities
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related discipline
- At least 1-year solid laboratory experience
- Strong passion in science and technologies
- Self-motivated, responsible, conscientious, meticulous; and enjoy teamwork
- Good command of spoken and written Chinese and English
- Competency in MS Office applications
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 536140) need not re-apply.
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 posts. 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
June 30, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
