Technical Manager

University of Hong Kong

Department
School of Biomedical Sciences (22600)
Rank
Non-Academic
Position type
Full-time
Reference
535072
Application deadline
11 Jun 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to the embalming team and Body Donation Programme.
  • Instruct and train junior staff in mortuary and embalming procedures.
  • Oversee the handling and prosection of human cadavers.
  • Lead and explain public tours of the anatomy laboratory.
  • Organize clinical workshops and perform ad hoc tasks as assigned.
  • Work occasionally on weekends and public holidays as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Science or related discipline.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in mortuary work, embalming, and prosecting specimens.
  • Experience with soft-embalming techniques such as Barton's or Thiel's method preferred.
  • Knowledge of human anatomy highly preferred.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Appointment

  • Full-time, two-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal; includes contract-end gratuity and university retirement benefits contribution (up to 10% of basic salary); competitive salary, annual leave, and medical benefits.

Key Dates

  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Review commencement date: May 25, 2026
  • Review end date: June 11, 2026
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