Duties
Provide technical support for teaching in Biology and Analytical/Environmental Science courses and infrastructural support for research activities; manage and maintain departmental laboratories, function rooms and laboratory equipment; conduct safety patrol and routine checks for laboratories; and perform general laboratory duties and any other duties as assigned.

Requirements
A good honours degree in Biology/Chemistry/Biochemistry/Environmental Science/Molecular Biology with at least 1 year’s laboratory experience. Experience in operation, maintenance and servicing laboratory equipment including Gas Chromatograph, High Performance Liquid Chromatograph and Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer; and good communication and interpersonal skills required. Working irregular hours may be required.

(Those who have responded to the previous advertisement in November 2009 need not re-apply.)

Salary and Conditions of Service
Remuneration package will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract; fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes.

Information and Application
Additional information and application form (Application Form for General Grade and Minor Grade Staff Posts) are obtainable :

Deadline : 22 January 2010

Please quote the reference of the post in the application and on the envelope. Applicants may consider their applications unsuccessful if not interviewed by the end of March 2010. The University reserves the right to consider late applications, and not to fill the position. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. The University is an equal opportunity employer.

City University of Hong Kong was ranked the 124th among the world's top universities and the 18th in Asia according to The Times Higher Education 2009 survey.