Technician

Gerald Choa Neuroscience Institute

Technician

Established in 2022, the Gerald Choa Neuroscience Institute (GCNI) is a university-level research institute named in honour of the University’s first Medical School Dean. GCNI is in a phase of expansion and is seeking a Technician to provide technical support for core facilities at the CUHK campus.

The appointee will be responsible for (a) assisting researchers with experimental setup and troubleshooting; (b) liaising with campus management, safety office, and laboratory animal service for inspections and operations; (c) communicating with other departments to manage facility bookings and payment, and co-ordinate animal housing; (d) assisting with imaging and electrophysiological data collection from mice; (e) maintaining an organised laboratory environment, and collaborating with the research team to improve protocols and workflows; (f) assisting in the regular maintenance of devices, including IT and laboratory equipment management, website and application updates; (g) providing IT support in events and functions; and (h) performing other duties and ad hoc tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences or a related discipline; (ii) at least 2 years’ work experience in IT support, and/or facility and equipment management; (iii) good knowledge of operating systems, networks, common applications, and CMS operations like WordPress and Drupal; (iv) strong troubleshooting techniques; (v) excellent organisational and communication skills, with a sense of responsibility; (vi) the ability to learn and operate new equipment and software programs quickly; and (vii) the ability to work effectively under deadlines with minimal supervision. Prior experience with image/electrophysiological data acquisition systems will be advantageous.

Appointment will initially be made on a 1-year contract, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

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