Senior Technical Assistant

Senior Technical Assistant in the Centre for Comparative Medicine Research (Ref.: 526325) (to commence as soon as possible for one year or 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)

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.

Applicants should possess 5 passes in HKCEE or equivalent with at least 3 years’ relevant experience working in a laboratory animal vivarium. Experience in at least one of the following is a must: animal husbandry and care, animal breeding and colony management, operation and maintenance of equipment for sanitation and sterilisation (e.g. autoclave, rack washer, etc.), or inventory/record keeping.

Applicants will assist in carrying out the daily operations of the facility, animal preparation for procedures/ surgery, setting up training sessions for researchers, animal colony management and animal health check. Shifts duty on Sundays and public holidays are required.

Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 524282) need not to re-apply.

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

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from April 25, 2024 and continue until May 11, 2024 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.