Temporary Junior Technician in the Laboratory Animal Research Unit (Appointment for 12 months) [Ref. E/R/108/09]

 

Duties

Provide technical support to facilitate the smooth and safe operation of the Laboratory Animal Research Unit (LARU) by performing animal care work, and providing good housekeeping to maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the Unit.  Main duties include the following:

  1. Provide technical support in daily operation of the Unit, and assist in coordinating and monitoring daily activities of animal uses;
  2. Perform animal care work, and ensure the provision of food, water and proper care for all animals in the Unit;
  3. Assist in conducting general health checks for animals, and provide special care for animals requiring medication, treatment, and/or special attention;
  4. Assist in maintenance of all equipment/facilities; and
  5. Perform any other assignments.

 

Shift duty and working on Sundays and public holidays may be required.



Requirements

A good honours degree in Science with 1 year’s or Higher Diploma with 2 years’ working experience in laboratory animal science or related areas.

(Those who have responded to the previous advertisement in March/April 2017 need not re-apply.)


Salary and Conditions of Service

Salary offered will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental consultations at the campus clinic.


Information and Application

Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311]. 

To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk. The closing date is 12 May 2017.  Applications will receive full consideration and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the principle of diversity.  Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.

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