Technician at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IT Support, Facility Management, Equipment Management, Operating Systems, Network Administration, WordPress, Drupal, Troubleshooting, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Imaging Data Acquisition, Electrophysiological Data Acquisition

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Gerald Choa Neuroscience Institute Technician Established in 2022, the Gerald Choa Neuroscience Institute (GCNI) is a university-level research institute named in honour of the University’s first Medical School Dean. GCNI is in a phase of expansion and seeks a Technician who will provide technical support for core facilities at the CUHK campus. The appointee will be responsible for (a) assisting researchers with experimental setup and troubleshooting; (b) liaising with campus management, safety office, and laboratory animal service for inspections and operations; (c) communicating with other departments to manage facility bookings and payment, and co-ordinate animal housing; (d) assisting with imaging and electrophysiological data collection from mice; (e) maintaining an organised laboratory environment, and collaborating with the research team to improve protocols and workflows; (f) assisting in the regular maintenance of devices, including IT and laboratory equipment management, website and application updates; (g) providing IT support in events and functions; and (h) performing other duties and ad hoc tasks as assigned by the supervisor. Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences or a related discipline; (ii) at least 2 years’ working experience in IT support, and/or facility and equipment management; (iii) good knowledge of operating systems, networks, common applications, and CMS operations like WordPress or Drupal; (iv) strong troubleshooting techniques; (v) excellent organisational skills, strong communication skills and a sense of responsibility; (vi) the ability to learn operation of new equipment/programs quickly; and (vii) the ability to work under deadlines with general guidance. Having experience with image/electrophysiological data acquisition system will be advantageous. Appointment will initially be made on a 1-year contract, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement. The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the posts above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Responsibilities

The technician provides technical support for core facilities, including experimental setup, troubleshooting, and facility management. Responsibilities also include IT support, data collection from mice, and coordinating with campus safety and animal services.