Laboratory Animal Services Centre

The appointee will be reporting directly to the Laboratory Manager, and will be responsible for (a) performing mouse assisted reproductive technologies, including embryo/sperm cryopreservation, in vitro fertilisation, strain rederivation, microinjection, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, and embryo transfer; (b) maintaining laboratory equipment and performing housekeeping to support facility daily operation; (c) managing laboratory inventory and records; (d) conducting genotyping and colony management; (e) compiling requested documentation; (f) providing technical support to projects and teaching; and (g) performing other tasks as assigned. Training will be provided if needed. 

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree or above in Biochemistry, Biotechnology or equivalent; (ii) at least 5 years of hands-on experience in mouse assisted reproductive technologies; (iii) fundamental research background in genetically modified animal models; (iv) strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, and attentiveness to details; and (v) a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese. 

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

Application Procedure
The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the posts above. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.