Temporary Laboratory Officer (S&T) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Preparation, Analytical Instrument Training, Technical Support, Safety Compliance, Inventory Management, Detail-Oriented, Hardworking, Responsible, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency, Computer Skills, Interpersonal 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 will be responsible mainly for the following: Preparing the necessary materials and equipment for setting up laboratory class and STEAM workshops; Demonstrating laboratory experiments and providing analytical instrument training to students and laboratory users; Assisting in handling of license, purchasing orders and inventory for updating, renewal and maintaining the facilities in the laboratories; Providing technical support to academic staff and students; Ensuring the safety and security related issues in the laboratories; and Performing any other duties as assigned by supervisors. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A Higher Diploma or above in science, technology, engineering or a related discipline; At least 2 years’ relevant experience; Experience in operating and performing maintenance for instruments would be an advantage; Detail-oriented, hardworking, responsible, able to meet deadlines and can work independently; Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese; and Good computer skills and interpersonal skills. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary full-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 prepare materials and equipment for laboratory classes and STEAM workshops, demonstrate laboratory experiments, and provide training on analytical instruments. They will also assist with inventory management and ensure safety and security in the laboratories.