Senior Technical Officer / Technical Officer in Proteomics and Metabolomics Core

University of Hong Kong

Department
Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (22200)
Rank
Non-Academic
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536680
Application deadline
31 Jul 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Operate sophisticated scientific instruments including HPLC, GC, QQQ, Q-TOF, Orbitrap, and QTRAP to support core services and research.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot state-of-the-art equipment in the Proteomics and Metabolomics Core facility.
  • Provide technical support for MS-based analytical technologies and translational research projects.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Master's degree or above in Analytical Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
  • At least 2-3 years of relevant laboratory experience in proteomics.
  • Experience operating and maintaining sophisticated instruments (HPLC, GC, QQQ, Q-TOF, Orbitrap, QTRAP).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with competency in MS Office applications.
  • Self-motivated, responsible, and able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • MS-based technology knowledge and core facility experience are advantageous.

Appointment

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

Key Dates

  • Application deadline/Review end date: July 31, 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier).
  • Start date: As soon as possible.
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