Part-time Laboratory Officer (N&HS) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Preparation, Demonstration, Analytical Instrument Training, Laboratory Safety, Equipment Installation, Detail-Oriented, Hardworking, Responsible, Independent Work, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency

Industry

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 School of Nursing and Health Sciences: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee shall mainly be responsible for the following: Preparing the necessary materials and equipment for setting up laboratory class; Demonstrating laboratory experiments and providing analytical instrument training to students and laboratory users; Supporting laboratory set-up and equipment installation; Ensuring the safety and security related issues in the laboratories; and Performing any other duties as assigned by supervisors. The appointee shall be normally assigned to work not more than 17 hours per week. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Life Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or a related discipline; MLT Part I/II registration is highly preferred but not a must; Relevant and ample medical laboratory experience in Clinical Chemistry, Medical Microbiology, Cellular Pathology or Hematology is desirable; Preferably with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in supporting teaching activities in a biomedical/medical science laboratory; Detail-oriented, hardworking, responsible, able to meet deadlines and can work independently; and Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions. 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 be responsible for preparing materials and equipment for laboratory classes, demonstrating experiments, and ensuring safety in the laboratories. Additional duties include supporting laboratory set-up and performing tasks assigned by supervisors.