Description
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Technical Officer to join our dynamic team. This role is essential in supporting the development and enhancement of our world-class laboratory services and facilities.
As a Technical Officer, you will be a key contributor to the lifecycle of our laboratory services, from planning and design to final deployment. You will work collaboratively with a diverse team of stakeholders to ensure our labs are safe, compliant, and ready for cutting-edge research and teaching.
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Development:
- Assist in planning, detailed design and improving laboratory services, processes, and infrastructure.
- Contribute to the design and setup of new and renovated lab environments including wet lab, dry lab and computational lab.
- Help create and maintain documentation for tender specification document, service standards and operating procedures.
Technical Coordination:
- Provide daily technical support for lab development projects.
- Coordinate with internal teams, academic units, and external contractors to track project progress.
- Assist in troubleshooting technical issues during development and installation phases.
Procurement and Asset Management:
- Support the procurement of laboratory equipment and consumables, including the preparation of technical specifications.
- Help manage asset tracking, inventory, and maintenance schedules for lab resources.
Safety and Quality Assurance:
- Uphold and implement HKUST’s safety policies and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Ensure laboratory setups meet required safety and operational standards.
- Contribute to maintaining high service quality through checklists and quality assurance tasks.
Qualifications and Skills
- Degree or Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience for Degree holders; minimum 6 years of relevant experience for Higher Diploma holders.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and/or laboratory facility workflows is highly preferred.
- Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in both English and Chinese.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Appointment to the position will normally be on two-year fixed term contract basis. 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.