Senior Technical Officer (BioCRF)

Responsibilities:

Duties
1. Oversee the day-to-day operation of the central facility to enhance the scientific research technology in the University;
2. Manage all team members on both managerial and technical matters by supervising and coaching;
3. Lead the implementation of new technology cores include strategical planning, investing the technology trends, applying funding, evaluating the effectiveness of different technology platforms, tendering, planning space, installation, etc;
4. Promote the University’s life science central facility to the guests and external users;
5. Nurture relationship with users in organizing various seminars, user group meetings, and workshops to introduce new technologies to users and hear their feedbacks;
6. Develop instrument operation SOP and conduct informative instrument training sessions for users and carry out routine maintenance with limited guidance from a supervisor. Maintain a high level of service in the facility with evidence of minimizing instrument downtime and ensuring every user is qualified as per SOP requirements;
7. Serve as departmental safety officer to ensure the adherence to safety practices per Health and Safety regulations;
8. Coach junior staffs, including instrument training and regular maintenance with evidence of providing guidance and ensuring the junior staff can serve independently in routine tasks;
9. Perform other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

Qualification Requirements
1. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or higher in biological sciences or related disciplines with at least 10 years of relevant experience, including rich managerial and operational experience. Master's degree preferred;
2. Superb analytical and critical thinking skills, excellent organizational skills, and strong communication and presentation skills;
3. Experience in working in a life science core facility are strongly preferred;
4. Acquire depth and breadth of knowledge in all aspects pertaining to departmental role and effectively apply technical knowledge to solve a range of problems;
5. Make sure the practical needs of the team and team members are met and ensure that the team’s tasks are completed in accordance with the formulated plan;
6. Organize work according to project and time management principles and processes; practices and plans for contingencies to deal with unexpected events or setbacks;
7. Good command in written and spoken English and Chinese (Putonghua is preferred).

Benefit:

This is a Mainland appointment, and the appointee will be offered a contract by HKUST Mainland entity in accordance with the Mainland labor laws and regulations. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure
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