Technical Assistant

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

Technical Assistant (Ref. 260921009-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) assist technicians in preparing laboratory classes/workshops in Chemistry;

(b) assist in cleaning up and supporting day-to-day operation of chemistry laboratories, e.g. washing and sterilising various apparatus;

(c) assist in and support the implementation of the laboratory safety pratices;

(d) manage the stock of consumables;

(e) collect chemical waste and transport it to the University’s central facilities;

(f) assist in purchasing of consumables and materials for teaching laboratories; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.

The appointee may be required to work outside normal office hours occasionally.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have five passes in HKCEE including English language (at least Grade C if Syllabus A; Level 2 if results are obtained from 2007 onwards), Chinese Language (Level 2 if results are obtained from 2007 onwards), Mathematics and Chemistry; or a combination of results in five HKDSE subjects of Level 2 in New Senior Secondary subjects/ “Attained” in Applied Learning subjects / Grade E in Other Language subjects, and the five subjects must include English Language, Chinese Language, Mathematics, and Chemistry;

(b) have good interpersonal and communication skills;

(c) be able to work independently, with a strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation;

(d) be able to follow instructions carefully and report task progress in a proactive manner; and;

(e) have a fair command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with proficiency in Putonghua being an advantage.

Preference will be given to those who have (i) a recognised certificate/diploma in Chemistry issued by a tertiary institution; and/or (ii) IT skills; and/or (iii) working experience in chemical laboratory, including the handling of chemical waste, chemicals and equipment maintenance.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/general).  Consideration of applications will commence on 5 October 2026 until the position is filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics\_for\_recruitment/.

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