Technician

Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Chai Wan)

Department / Section : Department of Health and Life Sciences
Ref. no : C/CW-HLS/TECH/09/26-AP1

Major Duties:
(a) To provide technical support to teaching activities as well as special projects and events;
(b) To assist in laboratory equipment installation / maintenance and training session preparation;
(c) To assist lecturers during laboratory / practical classes;
(d) To assist in the procurement and inventory control of relevant stores and equipment; and
(e) To assist in the implementation of safety measures in laboratories.

Requirements:
(a) A recognised diploma or higher certificate in the areas of Pharmaceutical Technology / Science, Chinese Medicines, Microbiology, Chemistry, or relevant disciplines;
(b) At least 2 years’ relevant work experience, preferably with experience in laboratory or pharmaceutical manufacturing;
(c) Knowledge of safety and statutory management for endangered ingredients and / or dangerous substances;
(d) Proficiency in both English and Chinese;
(e) Good work initiative and be a good team player; and
(f) Solid experience in both laboratory operation and maintenance of equipment / instrumentation are highly preferred.

Notes:
(1) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.
(2) The appointee(s) may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours and/or outside campus.

Application Procedures:
Interested applicants should apply for the post via email. A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 7/2026)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to [email protected].

Candidates should take note of the following:
(1) Completed application form (VTC-1) and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) should be combined into one file in PDF format with total file size below 10MB.
(2) The file should be saved with the applicant’s name as “surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Siu-lam.pdf”.
(3) For the email subject, please cite “Application for Technician (Ref. No.: C/CW-HLS/TECH/09/26-AP1)”.
(4) Original and copy of other supporting documents are to be provided at a later stage upon request.

Closing date for application: 24 September 2026

Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.