Senior Technical Assistant in Proteomics and Metabolomics Core

University of Hong Kong

Department
Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (22200)
Rank
Other
Position type
Full-time
Reference
537236
Application deadline
30 Sep 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Operate sophisticated scientific instruments including HPLC, GC, QQQ, Q-TOF, Orbitrap, and QTRAP to support core services and research.
  • Provide training and technical support for proteomics and metabolomics analyses.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
  • At least 1 year of laboratory experience with relevant skills and commitment to quality and compliance.
  • Working knowledge of MS-based technologies with strong analytical and problem-solving skills is advantageous.
  • Self-motivated, responsible, conscientious, meticulous, and capable of collaborative teamwork.
  • Competent in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Appointment

  • Full-time, two-year fixed-term contract with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to retirement benefits scheme (up to 10% of basic salary), with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Dates

  • Commencement: As soon as possible.
  • Application review starts: As soon as possible.
  • Application deadline: September 30, 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier).
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