Junior Research Assistant - Division of Life Science

Job Title:              Junior Research Assistant - Division of Life Science
Job ID:                   192612

Job Posting Details

Description

The appointee will provide support in a community-based longitudinal cohort study, including carrying out venipuncture procedures, assisting in participant recruitment and follow-up activities, and performing other duties as assigned.

• Perform phlebotomy procedures on study subjects with precision and care, ensuring subject safety and specimen integrity.

• Assist in conducting assessments for study participants.

• Properly label, process, and store biological specimens according to study protocols.

• Perform accurate data entry

• Schedule participant follow-up visits

• Successful candidates will be required to work at Hong Kong Science Park and travel to various community elderly centers around Hong Kong for participant recruitment and on-site data collection.

• Must be willing to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including occasional early mornings or weekends, to align with participant availability at different outreach locations.

Qualifications

Applicants should have at least HKCEE 5 passes including English (min. Grade C if Syllabus A or level 2 if results were obtained from 2007 onwards), Chinese and Mathematics; OR 5 HKDSE subjects, including English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics attaining level 2 or above (or equivalent). He/She should be a registered phlebotomist or a holder of Fundamental Venipuncture Techniques for Phlebotomists Certificate, and possess at least two years’ working experience in phlebotomy. Applicants should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese) with good computer literacy (MS Office, English and Chinese word processing). The ideal candidate should be a good team player, meticulous at work, and with sound interpersonal and communication skills. (Duration: 1 year, renewable)

Application Instructions
In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://apply.interfolio.com/194209) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before 15 October 2026. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission. We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.

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