Laboratory Technician (at the rank of Research Assistant II)

This is a full-time Laboratory Technician (Research Assistant II) position at the University of Hong Kong's Clinical Trials Centre. Key responsibilities include handling and processing biospecimens for clinical trials, managing lab supplies, and performing quality control. Applicants should have an Associate or Bachelor's degree in a science field and strong English and Chinese communication skills.

• Communicate with research teams and internal/external collaborators
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work outside normal business days or hours may be required occasionally.
• Handle and process biospecimens for clinical trials
• Undertake pre-trial preparation, including laboratory kits and consumables management
• Perform biospecimens processing, storage, packaging and shipping
• Manage records and conduct quality control

• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
• A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 10% of basic salary.
• Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Biological, Medical or Laboratory Sciences or equivalent
• Experience in laboratory operations or clinical trial operations and basic knowledge in Good Clinical Practice would be an advantage
• Good laboratory skills and commitment to quality and compliance
• Detail-minded, able to multi-task, and have a strong sense of responsibility
• The appointment will be made on a two-year fixed-term full-time contract, to commence as soon as possible with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.