Assistant Technical Officer (Temporary Appointment)

This position is posted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Job Ref: 261102002 學系/部門：Centralised Animal Facilities Category: General Staff 截止日期：9 November 2026 Source: PolyU Careers Apply: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=261102002 ---

(Ref. 261102002)

[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) provide technical and operational support to the Centralised Animal Facilities (CAF) and its users in terms of animal handling, animal breeding, daily operation and experimental techniques;

(b) be responsible for breeding programmes of selected species of mice and rats;

(c) liaise with staff and students from internal units and sister institutions on various aspects of animal husbandry and holding services;

(d) provide administrative and secretarial support to the CAF, including but not limited to the provision of customer service and the maintenance of CAF’s operation;

(e) provide training and guidance to the junior staff of the CAF;

(f) perform purchasing duties and liaise with suppliers, contractors and external parties;

(g) stand-in for junior staff to maintain smooth operation of the CAF and uphold its hygienic standards; and

(h) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of CAF or his/her delegates.

The appointee will be required to work on shift and/or Saturdays/Sundays/public holidays.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a recognised degree in Biotechnology, Animal Science or a related discipline, preferably with a relevant master’s degree;

(b) have at least two years’ hands-on experience in handling laboratory animals, with animal breeding experience being an advantage;

(c) have good knowledge of the use of animals in research and/or animal ethics;

(d) have good computer literacy including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;

(e) be able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English and Chinese, with proficiency in Putonghua being an advantage; and

(f) have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Consideration of applications will commence on 9 November 2026 until the position is filled.