Laboratory Technician (LiPACE) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Management, Inventory Management, Equipment Maintenance, Technical Support, Analytical Instruments, Laboratory Safety, Interpersonal Skills, Management Skills, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency, Putonghua Proficiency

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. Li Ka Shing School of Professional & Continuing Education (LiPACE) As one of the eight schools of HKMU, LiPACE has a strong track record of serving diverse learner groups in Hong Kong. Established in 1992 as the Centre for Continuing and Community Education, the institution was elevated to an Institute in 2000 and officially named LiPACE. In January 2020, the University Council approved LiPACE’s normalization as a School, marking a major milestone in its development. As the designated professional and continuing education arm of the University, LiPACE is committed to providing high-quality learning opportunities with a primary focus on Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET). This distinctive role differentiates it from the other schools of the University, which primarily offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programmes through full-time and distance learning modes. LiPACE’s academic remit and community engagement activities are organized around four key programme areas: (1) Further Education, (2) Access Programmes, (3) Professional and Continuing Education and Corporate Training, and (4) Adult Education. Beyond these core areas, LiPACE actively promotes non-formal learning in the community through targeted projects. In fulfilling the University’s founding mission of “education for all,” LiPACE complements the broader academic offerings by covering a wide range of disciplines and study levels, while serving learners of diverse ages, nationalities, and occupations. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the LiPACE: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Overseeing daily laboratory operations, including inventory management and equipment maintenance; Providing technical support for the operation of laboratories in projects, workshops, and course delivery; Executing and monitoring laboratory setups and equipment acquisition; Demonstrating experiments and training students and users on analytical instruments; Maintaining equipment and managing consumable purchases; Developing safety guidelines and ensuring laboratory safety and security; and Performing other duties as assigned by supervisors. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A Higher Diploma or above, preferably a Bachelor’s degree, in Science or Technology, Engineering, or Life Science disciplines; Preference for candidates with work experience in teaching laboratories of engineering and life science in postsecondary institutions; Experience in operating and maintaining laboratory instruments is an advantage; Being detail oriented, hardworking, responsible, able to meet deadlines, and capable of working independently; Strong interpersonal and management skills; and Proficiency in both English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua. Candidates may be invited to attend a written test. 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. 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 oversee daily laboratory operations, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and safety guideline development. They will also provide technical support for projects and workshops while training students on analytical instruments.