Senior Technical Officer (Research Laboratories)

The Department of Physics is now seeking the accountable, reliable and self-motivated candidate to fill the position of a Senior Technical Officer. The role is instrumental in the laboratories management as well as in technical support to physics faculty members, researchers, and students for their scientific activities.

Job responsibilities:

• Assist the Senior Manager (Laboratories) in overseeing laboratory operations, including but not limited to access control, inventory, premises and procurement systems management.
• Liaise, coordinate, and collaborate with internal units and external partners to deliver timely, professional and effective task completion.
• Manage laboratory safety
• Provide hands-on technical support to the research groups and faculty members.
• Manage and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, including operation, assembly, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, alignment, and, where applicable, design and modification.
• Supervise and train junior technical staff
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor on an ad-hoc basis.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master’s degree (preferably Research-based degree) or higher in science or engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience, ideally in a research or academic environment.
• Prior experience in managing access control, inventory, premises, or procurement systems in laboratory setting is highly preferred.
• Experience in laboratory safety management
• Knowledge and/or hands-on experience with physics-related systems (e.g., ultra-high vacuum, cleanroom, cryogenics, acoustics, lasers, optics, microscopy, sample preparation, digital signal processing/acquisition, programming, etc.). Proficiency across multiple areas is highly desirable.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

(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.

Application Procedure

In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only.  To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Wednesday, 18 June 2025.  Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission.  We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.

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