| Job Title | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Lead Scientist II (Genome Diagnostics and Precision Health) | 29/03/2023 |
| Assistant Manager (Infrastructure) | 07/04/2023 |
| Artificial Intelligence Scientist | 17/04/2023 |
| Bioinformatics Pipeline Engineer | 17/04/2023 |
| Research Scientist | 17/04/2023 |
| Associate Medical Technologist | 17/04/2023 |
| Executive Assistant | 28/03/2023 |
| Senior Manager (Corporate Secretariat) - Expired | 22/03/2023 |
| Manager (Corporate Secretariat) | 29/03/2023 |
Lead Scientist II (Genome Diagnostics and Precision Health)
The incumbent will assume the following responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and streamline the daily operations of the genome curation team and supervise genome curators
- Lead the development of in-house training course on data curation to provide on-the-job training
- Perform genome data curation and interpret genome sequencing results using current international standards, finalise and sign-off research reports
- Co-ordinate multi-disciplinary team meetings with internal and external parties
- Lead the development and implementation of short-read and/or long-read sequencing workflows, including working with bioinformaticians to establish a bioinformatics pipeline and deploying tertiary tools to facilitate genome curation
- Co-ordinate collaborative disease-cohort projects for the main phase of HKGP and provide technical guidance on genomic technologies
- Contribute to research outputs related to genome curation and laboratory activities
- Coordinate with management to set priorities and goals to ensure efficient project executions
- Perform any other duties assigned by senior officers
Requirements:
We are seeking a high-calibre candidate for the post of Lead Scientist II (Genome Diagnostics and Precision Health) who possesses:
- A master’s degree or above in medical sciences, genomics, bioinformatics or related disciplines
- Preferably with 2 years of supervisory experience
- Preferably with 5 years of working experience in analysing next generation sequencing, including exome sequencing, genome sequencing and other omics
- Preferably with experience in establishing long-read sequencing workflows and bioinformatics pipelines
- Preferably with experience in genome research resulting in publications in international peer-review journals
- Preferably with working experience in multi-disciplinary team consisting of clinicians, bioinformaticians and laboratory scientists
- Good written Chinese and English and fluency in spoken Cantonese; strong written English is an advantage
- Good communication skills and great team mindset
Office location: Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin
Remuneration:
Successful candidate will be offered attractive remuneration and be appointed on an initial two-year contract (subject to mutual agreement for contract renewal).
Application:
Interested parties should send full resume enclosing current and expected remuneration together with availability to recruitment3@genomics.org.hk on or before 29 March 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.
Assistant Manager (Infrastructure)
Reporting to the Manager (Infrastructure), the incumbent will assume the following responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direction and implement Information Technology (IT) infrastructure for the Hong Kong Genome Project within allocated resources
- Plan, direct and coordinate infrastructure projects to ensure operational and backup requirements are met
- Regularly monitor and check infrastructure projects for integrity and security
- Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues on IT infrastructure
- Assess and apply latest technologies for the projects
- Perform any other duties assigned by senior officers
Requirements:
We are seeking a high-calibre candidate for the post of Assistant Manager (Infrastructure) who possesses:
- Preferably a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related disciplines
- Preferably 5 years’ work experience in IT, of which at least 3 years in IT Infrastructure
- Solid experience in system administration of inhouse on-premises and cloud environment
- Familiarity with Cloud products, resources, and resilience setup
- Familiarity with Linux-based servers, virtualisation and container software such as Kubernetes and Docker Containers
- Preferably experience and understanding of enterprise platforms and solutions, including monitoring platforms (e.g. AWS Cloudwatch, Nagios), backup systems (e.g. Veeam, Commvault) and concepts
- Experience in various IT governance framework like ISO 27001, SRAA and PIA
- Knowledge in scripting languages such as shell script and Python
- Experience in data centre setup and migration
- Experience in vendor management
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet schedule deliverables
- Knowledge in ITIL practices
- Experience with Big Data and High-Performance Computing is preferred
Office location: Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin
Remuneration:
Successful candidate will be offered attractive remuneration and be appointed on an initial two-year contract (subject to mutual agreement for contract renewal).
Application:
Interested parties should send full resume enclosing current and expected remuneration together with availability to recruitment5@genomics.org.hk on or before 7 April 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.
Artificial Intelligence Scientist
The incumbent will assume the following responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to prototype and develop applications for analysing genomic medicine data
- Document, troubleshoot, test and maintain the applications according to user and security requirements
- Provide data analysis support to team members
- Provide technical support and user training for developed applications; and
- Perform any other duties assigned by senior officers
Requirements:
We are seeking a high-calibre candidate for the post of Artificial Intelligence Scientist who possesses:
- Proficiency in TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, MXNet, or other relevant frameworks
- Experience in cloud platform e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
- Proficiency in C/C++, Python or other programming languages
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong sense of responsibility, self-motivation, attention to detail and ability to work independently
Office location: Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin
Remuneration:
Successful candidate will be offered attractive remuneration and be appointed on an initial two-year contract (subject to mutual agreement for contract renewal).
Application:
Interested parties should send full resume enclosing current and expected remuneration together with availability to recruitment5@genomics.org.hk on or before 17 April 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.
Bioinformatics Pipeline Engineer
Reporting to the Bioinformatics Pipeline Solution Specialist, the incumbent will assume the following responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and maintain computing platforms for bioinformatics pipelines
- Manage data of genomic scales and conduct bioinformatics analysis
- Manage and improve bioinformatics pipelines under the HKGP and ensure their quality
- Perform any other duties assigned by senior officers
Requirements:
We are seeking a high-calibre candidate for the post of Bioinformatics Pipeline Engineer who possesses:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, bioinformatics or related disciplines
- Proficiency in working in Unix/Linux environment
- Familiarity with source code management systems (e.g., Git)
- Familiarity with open source Linux tools
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience with processing bioinformatics data
- Fluency in Linux command line and writing shell scripts
- Experience in HPC (High Performance Computing) clusters and use of job schedulers (e.g. Slurm, TORQUE, SGE, PBS) on HPC clusters
- Knowledge of AWS (Amazon Web Service) platform
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking and NFS
- Exposure to WDL (Workflow Description Language) or NextFlow
Office location: Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin
Remuneration:
Successful candidate will be offered attractive remuneration and be appointed on an initial two-year contract (subject to mutual agreement for contract renewal).
Application:
Interested parties should send full resume enclosing current and expected remuneration together with availability to recruitment5@genomics.org.hk on or before 17 April 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.
Research Scientist
Reporting to Head of Operations (Scientific Branch), the incumbent will assume the following responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the curation and analysis of genome data by working with laboratories of the partnering centres on initial findings, reviewing the results therein after correlating with clinical features; and assisting in drafting research/clinical reports
- Assist in evaluating current science and latest sequencing technologies
- Implement quality control, documentation, internal audit, and external quality assurance programmes
- Prepare Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and improve quality and safety standards
- Participate in research and development
- Perform any other duties assigned by senior officers
Requirements:
We are seeking a high-calibre candidate for the post of Research Scientist who possesses:
- A doctorate degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences or related disciplines
- Preferably with experience in Next Generation Sequencing and interpretation
- Preferably with experience in quality management system, such as quality assurance, development of SOP and manual in laboratory accreditation standards
Office location: Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin
Remuneration:
Successful candidate will be offered attractive remuneration and be appointed on an initial two-year contract (subject to mutual agreement for contract renewal).
Application:
Interested parties should send full resume enclosing current and expected remuneration together with availability to recruitment3@genomics.org.hk on or before 17 April 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.
Associate Medical Technologist
Reporting to the Medical Technologist, the incumbent will assume the following responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and analyse clinical specimens via molecular testing methods following standard operating procedures (SOP)
- Perform patient sample handling and processing, including whole blood, buccal swab, saliva, tumour and normal tissues
- Perform DNA / RNA extraction from various clinical tissue samples
- Perform quality control (QC) and library preparation, and operate next / third generation sequencing systems and other laboratory equipment and analysers
- Perform daily and routine laboratory operations, equipment maintenance and calibration
- Perform cell culture work
- Assist in implementation of quality control, documentation, internal audit and external quality assurance programmes to meet the accreditation standard
- Assist in developing new protocol and evaluating new sequencing technologies and analysers
- Participate in research and development
- Perform any other duties assigned by senior officers
Requirements:
We are seeking a high-calibre candidate for the post of Associate Medical Technologist who possesses:
- A Bachelor’s degree of Science or equivalent in medical laboratory sciences, biochemistry, biology or related disciplines
- A Certificate of Registration (MLT Part II) and a valid Practising Certificate issued by the Medical Laboratory Technologists Board, Hong Kong
- At least 2 years of relevant experience working in genetic research laboratory or medical laboratory with provision of genetic testing
- Preferably with 2 years of working experience in short and / or long-read sequencing technology, including QC and preliminary data analysis
- Experience in quality management system, such as quality assurance, development of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and operation manual
Office location: Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin
Remuneration:
Successful candidate will be offered attractive remuneration and be appointed on an initial two-year contract (subject to mutual agreement for contract renewal).
Application:
Interested parties should send full resume enclosing current and expected remuneration together with availability to recruitment3@genomics.org.hk on or before 17 April 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.
Executive Assistant
The incumbent will assume the following responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive support to Senior Executives of HKGI
- Manage the meeting and appointment schedules of Senior Executives of HKGI and assist in handling enquiries as required
- Assist Senior Executives in handling correspondence and perform record management duties for the Senior Executives
- Organise and provide logistic support to committee meetings
- Provide support to the branches of HKGI on daily operations
- Perform any other duties assigned by senior officers
Requirements:
We are seeking a high-calibre candidate for the post of Executive Assistant who possesses:
- A university degree with no less than 4 years’ work experience; Diploma / secondary school certificate holders with substantial years of relevant experience in supporting C-level executives will also be considered
- Relevant work experience as Executive Assistant to Senior Management in sizable organisation or public body would be an advantage
- Proactiveness, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently in a start-up environment
- Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese
Office location:
Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin
Remuneration:
Successful candidate will be offered attractive remuneration and be appointed on an initial two-year contract (subject to mutual agreement for contract renewal).
Application:
Interested parties should send full resume enclosing current and expected remuneration together with availability to to recruitment1@genomics.org.hk on or before 28 March 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.
Senior Manager (Corporate Secretariat) - Expired
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the incumbent will assume the following responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide corporate secretariat support to HKGI’s Board of Directors and Committees and senior management
- Develop a full-year meeting plan and meeting agenda in coordination with relevant subject officers for Boards, Committees, and Working Groups
- Ensure that Board, Committee and other senior management meetings are well organised and the minutes are timely prepared and follow up actions are delivered
- Assist management with other corporate secretariat tasks, including drafting and reviewing agreements and contracts, coordinating with legal advisors to ensure the HKGI’s interest is well protected
- Conduct regular reviews on the corporate governance issues and the enterprise risk management
- Oversee the implementation of record management guidelines and arrange trainings with relevant organisation to staff
Requirements:
We are seeking a high-calibre candidate for the post of Senior Manager (Corporate Secretariat) who possesses:
- A bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Secretarial Studies, Corporate Governance, Communications, Language Studies or related disciplines
- At least 10 years of work experience in board/committee secretariat work in sizable organisation or public body, of which at least 5 years in a senior position
- Excellent English and Chinese writing skills in preparing accurate and concise documentations, along with good interpersonal and communication skills, strong organisational skills and problem-solving ability
- High integrity to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
- Preferably with good knowledge of Hong Kong Companies Ordinance and other compliance regulations
Office location: Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin
Remuneration:
Successful candidate will be offered attractive remuneration and be appointed on an initial two-year contract (subject to mutual agreement for contract renewal).
Application:
Interested parties should send full resume enclosing current and expected remuneration together with availability to recruitment1@genomics.org.hk on or before 22 March 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.
Manager (Corporate Secretariat)
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the incumbent will assume the following responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide corporate secretariat support to HKGI’s Board of Directors and Committees
- Plan, coordinate and oversee meeting logistics, as well as prepare agendas, papers, presentations, and minutes for Board and Committee meetings
- Oversee a team of Executive Assistants to provide secretarial support to senior management
- Act as the HKGI’s overall record management manager, implement appropriate guidelines and coordinate with all divisions for proper record management and file storage
- Assist management with a wide range of administrative tasks, including coordinating meetings and activities, as well as drafting announcements, communications, reports and presentations
- Perform any other duties assigned by senior officers
Requirements:
We are seeking a high-calibre candidate for the post of Manager (Corporate Secretariat) who possesses:
- A bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Secretarial Studies, Corporate Governance, Communications, Language Studies or related disciplines.
- At least 8 years of work experience in board/committee secretariat work in sizable organisation or public body
- Excellent English and Chinese writing skills in preparing accurate and concise documentations, along with good interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem-solving ability
- High integrity to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
- Preferably with good knowledge of Hong Kong Companies Ordinance and other compliance regulations
- Membership of The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute is an advantage but not essential
Office location: Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin
Remuneration:
Successful candidate will be offered attractive remuneration and be appointed on an initial two-year contract (subject to mutual agreement for contract renewal).
Application:
Interested parties should send full resume enclosing current and expected remuneration together with availability to recruitment1@genomics.org.hk on or before 29 March 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.