Technical Officer (Laboratory Services Development) - Campus Management Office

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.

The Technical Officer will be a key contributor to the full lifecycle of our laboratory services, from planning and design through final deployment. Working closely with a diverse group of stakeholders, they will help ensure our laboratories are safe, compliant, and fully prepared to support advanced 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 task.

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.

Please apply on or before: 22 October 2026.