Summer Intern (Laboratory Support) (2 posts) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jul, 26

Salary

11000.0

Posted On

27 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory support, Inventory management, Technical support, Laboratory maintenance, Applied science, Food testing science, Life sciences, Medical laboratory science, Environmental science, Detail-oriented, Communication skills

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 Science and Technology: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee(s) will be responsible mainly for the following: Assisting the Laboratory Officer in preparing the necessary materials and equipment for setting up laboratory classes and workshops; Assisting in updating inventory, preparing laboratory materials and maintaining the facilities in the laboratories; Providing technical support for the operation of the laboratories; and Performing any other duties as assigned by supervisors. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: Year 3 or above full-time undergraduates in Applied Science, Food Testing Science, Life Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, Environmental Science or a related discipline; Detail-oriented, hardworking, responsible and able to work independently; and Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Monthly Salary: HK$11,000 Other Benefit: In accordance with the statutory provisions Work Duration: 1 June 2026 to 31 August 2026 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 assist the Laboratory Officer in preparing materials and equipment for laboratory classes and workshops. They will also be responsible for updating inventory, maintaining laboratory facilities, and providing technical support for laboratory operations.