Technical Officer/Senior Technical Assistant

Centre for Comparative Medicine Research, HKU·Others

Full Time

Pok Fu Lam

HK Residents Only

No experience limit

Bachelor

Long / short work week rotation

HK $17K-26K/Month

Job benefits

Compassionate leave

Family medical plan

Extra Medical Insurance

Dental plan

Job Description

Technical Officer/Senior Technical Assistant in the Centre for Comparative Medicine Research (to commence as soon as possible, on a one-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)

The Centre for Comparative Medicine Research is a rapidly expanding, AAALAC International accredited, academic research-support centre of the LKS Faculty of Medicine at HKU. We are committed to the provision of high-quality laboratory animals, well-equipped animal holding facilities, and professional services to support the leading role of HKU in research and teaching. We are seeking various talents and offer excellent staff training and long-term development opportunities. With a team comprising scientists, veterinarians, registered Laboratory Animal and Medical Laboratory Technologists, and over 100 highly trained and dedicated staff, we strive to promote the humane and excellent care and use of laboratory animals in the university. Information about the Centre can be obtained at https://ccmr.hku.hk/.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. They should have a good command of spoken and written English and Chinese; excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills; an interest in laboratory animal science and technology; and a demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development in the field. Experience in animal husbandry, operation and maintenance of equipment for sanitation and sterilisation (e.g. autoclave), or inventory/record keeping will be an advantage but not essential. Those with lower qualifications and/or less experience may be considered for appointment as Senior Technical Assistant.

The appointee will work in a team to undertake technical and staff supervision/management duties in connection with the operation of a laboratory animal facility.

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 533520) need not re-apply.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

Animal Handling

Lab

Cantonese

English

Mandarin

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Centre for Comparative Medicine Research, HKU·HR

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Centre for Comparative Medicine Research, HKU

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The Centre for Comparative Medicine Research (CCMR) is University-wide core service centre at HKU. Established in 1979, the Centre has long been at the forefront of laboratory animal medicine in the Asia-Pacific region, being the largest and most advanced research animal facility in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China, the Centre was also the first in the HKSAR and Chinese Mainland to achieve AAALAC International accreditation in 2005. The Centre is committed to the provision of the highest-quality research animals, well-equipped animal holding facilities, and professional services to support the leading role of The University of Hong Kong in research and teaching. With over 125 animal care professionals, including veterinarians, scientists, medical laboratory technologists, laboratory animal technologists and trained animal care staff, the Centre strives to promote the humane care and responsible use of laboratory animals in the University and work closely with scientists to achieve their high-impact research goals. As an internationally accredited research centre, we are focused on supporting the highest-quality, highest-welfare medical research. Dedicated to the 3Rs, in promoting Replacement, Reduction and Refinement as well as the 4th R of Respecting research animals, we are also committed to openness in our work and highlighting the benefits that comparative medicine research performed to the highest welfare standards brings to human and animal health.

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