Research Assistant / Junior Research Assistant
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LocationHong Kong
Also inHong Kong (university based - no explicit city stated)
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live11h ago
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Bachelor’s degree or above (for Research Assistant) in Immunology, Virology, Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related discipline
Diploma (for Junior Research Assistant) in Immunology, Virology, Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related discipline with relevant research experience
strong organisational and time management skills
ability to multitask and work effectively in a team
high level of responsibility, integrity, with a self motivated work attitude
Experience in molecular cloning, protein expression, cell culture, ELISA, flow cytometry, experimental animal models, or virus related research will be an advantage
Skills
molecular cloning
protein expression
cell culture
ELISA
flow cytometry
PCR
About the role
Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant / Junior Research Assistant.
Requirements
Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree or above (for Research Assistant); or a Diploma (for Junior Research Assistant) in Immunology, Virology, Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related discipline with relevant research experience; (ii) strong organisational and time management skills; (iii) the ability to multitask and work effectively in a team; and (iv) a high level of responsibility, integrity, with a self motivated work attitude. Experience in molecular cloning, protein expression, cell culture, ELISA, flow cytometry, experimental animal models, or virus related research will be an advantage.
Responsibilities
The appointee will support active research and day to day laboratory operations. He/she will conduct experiments independently after appropriate training. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and postdoctoral research staff, the appointee will be responsible for (a) performing a wide range of laboratory duties and basic molecular biology and immunology experiments, including PCR, molecular cloning, ELISA, and flow cytometry; (b) assisting with culturing, maintaining, and handling cell lines; © conducting microbiological sample testing and antimicrobial susceptibility assays; (d) preparing buffers, media, and laboratory reagents, including aliquoting; and (e) maintaining accurate and well organised experimental records.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to two years commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.
Hiring process
Applicants should submit the following documents in the online application: (1) an up to date C.V. (quoting the job reference number, and stating current and expected remuneration as well as availability); and (2) research publication list (if applicable).
The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.
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