Laboratory Officer (S&T) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Class Preparation, Instrument Training, Laboratory Setup, License Handling, Purchasing Orders, Inventory Management, Safety Compliance, Technical Support, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Circuit Building, PCB Assembly, Soldering, Microcontroller Programming, Embedded Systems

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the in the School of Science & Technology: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Preparing of the necessary materials and equipment for setting up laboratory class; Demonstrating laboratory experiments and providing instrument training to students and laboratory users; Assisting in setting up a laboratory for teaching and research purposes; Handling of license, purchasing orders and inventory for updating, renewal and maintaining the facilities in the laboratories; Ensuring the safety and security related issues in the laboratories; Providing technical support to academic staff and students; and Performing any other duties as assigned by supervisors. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, with relevant post-qualification experience, preferably gained in tertiary institutions; At least 5 years of hands-on experience in managing and operating electronics and electrical laboratories, including advanced use of laboratory instruments (e.g. oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, and benchtop multimeters), as well as analog and digital circuit building, testing, and troubleshooting; Strong practical skills in circuit construction, PCB assembly, soldering and rework, and use of standard electronic tools and test equipment; Proven experience in microcontroller (MCU) programming and interfacing; Proficiency in high-level and/or low-level programming languages relevant to embedded systems and laboratory applications; Demonstrated experience in laboratory management, including equipment maintenance and calibration, safety compliance, inventory control, and technical support for teaching and research activities; Willingness to provide flexible support, including occasional work during weekday evenings or weekends as required; Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, supervise technical staff, meet deadlines, and support multiple projects concurrently; and Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Terms and Conditions for Appointment An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. (Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in February 2026 need not re-apply.) The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The appointee will be primarily responsible for preparing laboratory materials and equipment, demonstrating experiments, providing instrument training to users, and assisting in laboratory setup for teaching and research. Duties also include managing licenses, purchase orders, inventory, ensuring safety, and providing technical support to staff and students.