Technical Officer - Division of Life Science

Department: Division of Life Science Job Posting Details The applicant should be enthusiastic and self- motivated candidates to fill the Technical Officer position to support the laboratory animal care and animal research experiments in the Division. Salary is highly negotiable with gratuity arrangement. Duties & responsibilities include: Perform daily animal health observations and animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals, record and report animal health concerns; Identify clinical signs and make treatment recommendations; Supervise junior staff on supporting duties and animal husbandry; Assist research staff and students to perform animal experiments and breeding; Prepare import documentation for mice to be delivered overseas and arrange imported animals, quarantine and sample collection for disease screening; Collect facility environmental samples and conduct quality control laboratory tests; Assist orientation and hands-on training to new scientists and junior staff; Perform genotyping and breeding of transgenic colonies for experiments; Perform any other duties as assigned; and report to immediate supervisor on a bi-weekly basis. Non-regular working hours may be required. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or a related biological science discipline. Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in animal husbandry, including breed planning skills. Experience handling transgenic mouse colonies is a distinct advantage. What We Offer: Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Comprehensive fringe benefits, including annual leave, medical, and dental coverage. (Duration: 2 years, renewable) Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract. To apply, please submit your online application, including a Cover Letter and CV, via the HKUST Careers website ( https://hkustcareers.ust.hk ). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. (Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. Applicants should read th e Personal Information Collection Statement b efore submission of application.) HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.