DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATICS

Technical Assistant (Ref. 250328002-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) provide general assistance in all aspects of laboratory duties to staff members in the Department of Health Technology and Informatics;

(b) perform routine cleaning and maintenance of all Medical Laboratory Science teaching and research laboratories;

(c) provide technical support for laboratory practicals and maintain laboratory equipment;

(d) assist with checking and updating stock and inventory; 

(e) deliver specimens, documents and materials within and outside the campus; and 

(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.

The appointee may be required to work occasionally on irregular hours, including Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) five passes in HKCEE including English Language (at least Grade C if Syllabus A; Level 2 if results are obtained from 2007 onwards), Chinese Language (Level 2 if results are obtained from 2007 onwards) and Mathematics; or a combination of results in five HKDSE subjects of Level 2 in New Senior Secondary subjects / "Attained" in Applied Learning subjects / Grade E in Other Language subjects, and the five subjects must include English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics; or a recognised certificate/diploma or an equivalent qualification;

(b) some relevant work experience preferably in laboratory settings; and

(c) a strong sense of responsibility, with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/general).  Consideration of applications will commence on 11 April 2025 until the position is filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.  To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.