[Gov] Chemist

Mainly deployed on (a) conducting scientific, analytical and investigatory work; and (b) supervising and training staff and other management duties in the Government Laboratory or in other Government departments.
(A Chemist may be subject to cross-divisional postings in Government Laboratory.)

Candidates should have:
(a)(i) a first or second class honours Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry/ Biotechnology (or a related discipline) or Forensic Science from a Hong Kong university or equivalent [see Note (1)]; and a Master Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry/ Biotechnology (or a related discipline), Forensic Science, Food Science, Environmental Science, or an appropriate science subject from a Hong Kong university or equivalent; or
(a)(ii) a first or second class honours Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry/ Biotechnology (or a related discipline), or Forensic Science from a Hong Kong university or equivalent [see Note (1)]; and two years’ relevant post-graduate experience; and
(b) a pass result in the Aptitude Test in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) [see Note (2)];
(c) met the language proficiency requirements of ‘Level 1’ results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese and Use of English) in the CRE or equivalent [see Notes (3) to (6)]; and
(d) a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) [see Notes (7) to (8)].

A new recruit will normally be appointed on civil service probationary terms for three years. Upon passage of probation bar, he/she may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms.

Applicants must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (https://www.csb.gov.hk) on or before 24 September 2026. Applications which are incomplete, or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by e-mail will NOT be accepted.

Apart from the G.F. 340, applicants must submit separately supporting documents: (a) a detailed curriculum vitae; (b) relevant academic certificates (included certificates and official transcripts); (c) results of CRE or equivalent examinations; (d) support documents of working experience; and (e) the BLNST result (if any) by email to glab_recruitment@govtlab.gov.hk on or before 30 September 2026. The supporting documents should be sent as attachments in the email. The post applied for and the on-line application number should be quoted in the subject of the e-mail and copies of the supporting documents. If candidates fail to provide the supporting documents as requested on or before the specified date, their applications will NOT be considered.

Applicants should provide their email addresses on the application form. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation by email in about eight to ten weeks from the closing date for application.

(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(c) Civil service vacancies are posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates selected for these vacancies will be appointed on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service and will become civil servants on appointment.
(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(e) The information on the maximum pay point is for reference only and may be subject to changes.
(f) Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical and dental benefits, and where appropriate, assistance in housing.
(g) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/or interview.
(h) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/written examination without being subject to further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at <a href="https://www.csb.gov.hk">https://www.csb.gov.hk</a> under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
(i) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by mail to the below contact address.
(j) Towards the application deadline, our on-line system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of your on-line application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible.