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Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre Limited (“ABIC”) is collaborative effort coordinated by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) undertaking R&D projects at the Hong Kong Science Park. The aim of the Centre is to develop new and disruptive biomedical instrumentation that will meet the growing needs in medicine and contribute sustainably to human health.

We hope to work together to build a first-rate Hong-Kong-based laboratory for medical instrumentation, innovate the best technologies for precision medicine and bring the benefits to all. To achieve our goals, we are dedicated to invite passionate and high-calibre talents to join us. Interest candidates please send your CV or enquiries to hr@abic.hk.

Job Title

Post-doctoral Fellow/Product Development Scientist (Ref.: H01/2025/093)

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow (Ref.: H01/2025/093) for innovative technology and product development projects specifically in the field of Drug delivery. Candidate with more experience will be appointed as Product Development Scientist.

Job Description

  • Develop and optimize novel lipid drug delivery vehicles for the encapsulation of different therapeutic cargos.
  • Perform experiments to analyze lipid vesicle properties, optimize lipid formulation and assess delivery performance in vitro.
  • Conduct experiments and analyze/interpret results from research projects independently, preparing comprehensive and reliable experimental records.
  • Design and work with CDMO/CRO to execute pre-clinical studies to evaluate the safety and efficacy of novel lipid drug delivery vehicles.
  • Work within a multi-disciplinary team, engaging in regular communication to update on research progress, including presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Stay current with industry trends and advancements in lipid drug delivery and pre-clinical research methodologies.
  • Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor, Prof. David A. Weitz.

Requirements

  • PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, biomedical sciences, chemistry, microbiology or related fields.
  • Applicants with an MSc and additional experience in pre-clinical drug development will be considered.
  • Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin), with excellent communication skills that are clear and concise.
  • Strong academic credentials, innovative mindset, ability to work under pressure and independently, sense of responsibility, eagerness to learn, and effective communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Research experience in translation research/pre-clinical drug development.
  • Research experience in academia/industry.

Desirable Experience

  • Lipid chemistry, drug formulation principles, and analytical techniques.
  • Drug development experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
  • NGS library construction (pooling, QC) and NGS data analysis.
  • Cell culture and aseptic technique experience.
  • Molecular biology techniques including in vitro transcription, DNA cloning, bacterial transformation/protein expression.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V., quoting the job reference number, with information on current/expected remuneration and availability, to sigrid.chen@abic.hk. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and until the posts are filled.

 


Job Title:

Research Assistant Professor / Postdoc fellow (Ref.: H01/2025/061)

Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor / Postdoc fellow (Ref.: H01/2025/061) for innovative research projects in the theme of Advanced Medical Device Components based at the Hong Kong Science Park.

 

Job Description:

  • Driving research activities towards defined goals in specified timeline
  • Processing in data analysis and management
  • Drafting reports and presentations relevant to the projects
  • Liaising with project collaborators and partners
  • Performing various laboratory administrative duties
  • Supporting various Centre’s events & activities
  • Handling other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor(s)

 

Skills and Requirements:

 

  • Field of Study: PhD degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related disciplines
  • Preferably with research experience in transistor fabrications, flexible electronics, sensors, cleanroom, micro-fabrications
  • With strong passion in conducting applied research in device physics
  • Fluent in English in both writing and verbal communications; clear and concise writing skills
  • Good time management with a strong sense of responsibility and research ethics
  • Mature, self-motivated, confident and able to work under pressure

 

Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V., quoting the job reference number, with information on current/expected remuneration and availability, to (pklc@hku.hk ). Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and until the posts are filled.

 


Job Title:

Product Development Scientist (Ref.: H01/2025/053)

Applications are invited for appointment as a Product Development Scientist (Ref.: H01/2025/053) for an innovative research project to develop a novel system including instruments, consumable chips, reagents, and software for IVD based at the Hong Kong Science Park.

 

Job Description:

  • As the leader of reagent development for the project, drive the R&D activities with defined goals and timeline, identify and resolve experimental issues based on professional knowledge and literature research.
  • As the leader of the reagent development team for this project, mentor the progress of the team.
  • Collaborate with the bioinformatics team to interpret experimental results and validate experimental design.
  • Work closely with other teams, including such as instrumentation, production, quality, and marketing to achieve product translation.
  • Complete other tasks as required by the team.

 

Skills and Requirements:

  • Hold a Ph.D. degree in biology, chemistry, bioengineering, immunology, clinical, or a related field. A solid background in molecular biology and experimental skills are required.
  • A strong track record in the field of reagent product development is a plus.
  • Candidates with experience in droplet microfluidics, digital PCR, next-gen sequencing, qPCR reagent development are preferred.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills, as well as strong teamwork abilities. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V., quoting the job reference number, with information on current/expected remuneration and availability, to (sigrid.chen@abic.hk). Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and until the posts are filled.

 

 


Job Title:

IT Technical Officer / IT Assistant (Ref.: H01/2025/052)

Applications are invited for appointment as IT Technical Officer / IT Assistant (Ref.: H01/2025/052), on a fixed-term basis.

 

Applicants should possess a degree in Computer Science or Information Technology-related disciplines. Holding an MCSE, CCNA, or CCNP certificate would be an advantage. Preferably, candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

They should have a good command of written and spoken Chinese and English; good coordination, organizational and problem-solving skills; be highly motivated with a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently and in a team.
The appointee will report to the Technical Manager and be responsible for supporting daily operations of laboratories with IT support, duties including:

  • Have the knowledge of the Standard Contract for the Cross-boundary Flow of Personal Information within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Mainland, Hong Kong)
  • Practical knowledge and experience in deploying cybersecurity hardware and software solutions to protect sensitive data
  • PC installation and maintenance
  • Setup and configuration of end-user computer hardware, software and devices
  • Good knowledge in Windows OS and M365
  • Maintain Company web page
  • Familiar with programming languages, including PHP, HTML, CSS and javascript
  • Conduct program testing, system testing and user acceptance
  • Zoom meeting support
  • Inventory management
  • Support the procurement process
  • Assist in handling routine laboratory tasks to ensure a safe and clean working environment
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.

The appointee may be required to work outside normal office hours and on weekends. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and maybe a written test as well.

Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V., quoting the job reference number, with information of current/expected remuneration and availability, to shirleysi@abic.hk.

Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

 


 

 

Job Title:

Clinical Scientist (Ref.: H01/2025/015)

Applications are invited for appointments as Clinical Scientist (Ref.: H01/2025/015) for clinical development projects.

 

Job Description:

• Collaborating with technology inventors and clinical trial organizations to apply new inventions in clinical settings
• Developing clinical protocols with professors, collaborators, clinical KOLs, and industry partners
• Managing regulatory and clinical development matters relating to IRB, GCP, GLP, ICH guidelines, HIPAA governance, US FDA, China NMPA, EMA, Japan PMDA, IVD-R, IND, etc.
• Initiating and executing investigator-initiated trials and sponsored trials to study, validate and improve novel products and services for clinical use
• Coordinating research projects, executing experiments, solving technical challenges, and achieving desirable project results
• Translating research outcomes into marketable applications and business opportunities
• Writing proposals, reports, articles, patents, technical specifications, and other publications
• Delivering high-quality presentations to collaborators and partners
• Handling other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor(s)

Requirements:

• MD/ MBBS/ MBChB/ PhD/ M. Phil/ M. Sc/ M. PH/ B. Pharma degree in Medical Science, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Biostatistics, or related medical disciplines
• Knowledge in both medical laboratory and clinical trials is a definite advantage
• Mature, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure
• Highly proficient and fluent in English in both writing and verbal communications

• Relevant industry (in companies or hospitals, not purely in universities) R&D experience in the healthcare / biotech sector is a MUST:

  • 1+ year of experience after obtaining PhD degree (registered medical doctor licence is considered equivalent to PhD); or
  • 2+ years of experience after obtaining master degree
  • More experienced candidate can be hired for the Staff Scientist position.

• Relevant industry expertise in specialized areas (in at least one of the following areas):

  • Animal or Human Neurosurgery, Neurophysiology, or Neuropathology
  • Cancer diagnostics and treatment
  • Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for Pharmaceuticals
  • FDA-Related Regulatory Affairs
  • Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Laboratory
  • Interventional Cardiology or Interventional Radiology
  • Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MECD)
  • Ophthalmology Medical Devices
  • Organoids
  • Orthopedic Implants
  • Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) Devices for Pathogens or Chronic Diseases
  • Respiratory Drug Formulation Development

 


Job Title:

Product Development Scientist (Ref.: H01/2025/017)

Applications are invited for appointments as Product Development Scientist (Ref.: H01/2025/017) for innovative technology and product development projects related to healthcare and biotechnology.

 

Job Description:

• Identifying technology development opportunities to solve major problems in the healthcare sector
• Developing innovative technology solutions with professors, collaborators, and industry partners
• Designing products and services that will meet user needs with technological breakthroughs
• Coordinating research projects, executing experiments, solving technical challenges, and achieving desirable project results
• Translating research outcomes into marketable applications and business opportunities
• Writing proposals, reports, articles, patents, technical specifications, and other publications
• Delivering high-quality presentations to collaborators and partners
• Handling other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor(s)

Requirements:

• PhD/ M. Phil/ M. Eng/ M. Sc degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Food and Nutritional Sciences, or related life sciences disciplines
• Mature, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure
• Highly proficient and fluent in English in both writing and verbal communications

• Relevant industry (corporate, non-academic) R&D experience in the healthcare / biotech sector is a MUST:

  • 1+ year of experience after obtaining PhD degree; or
  • 2+ years of experience after obtaining master degree
  • More experienced candidate can be hired for the Staff Scientist position.

• Relevant industry expertise in specialized areas (in at least one of the following areas):

  • Animal or Human Neurosurgery, Neurophysiology, or Neuropathology
  • Cancer Genomics or Proteomics
  • Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for Pharmaceuticals
  • FDA-Related Regulatory Affairs
  • Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Laboratory
  • Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MECD)
  • Organoids
  • Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) Devices for Pathogens or Chronic Diseases
  • Respiratory Drug Formulation Development

 


Job Title:

Product Development Scientist – Organoids R&D (Ref.: H01/2025/016)

Applications are invited for appointments as Product Development Scientist – Organoids R&D (Ref.: H01/2025/016) for innovative technology and product development projects specifically in the field of Organoids and Microphysiological Systems (MPS).

 

Job Description:

• Designing, developing, and optimizing novel organoid culture protocols, with a strong focus on patient-derived organoids and cancer organoids.
• Establishing robust 3D cell culture models, including optimization of culture media, extracellular matrix components, and growth factors.
• Integrating organoid models into Microphysiological Systems (MPS) to create physiologically relevant in vitro platforms.
• Developing and optimizing assays for drug screening, toxicity testing, and mechanistic studies using organoid and MPS.
• Conducting experiments to evaluate the efficacy and safety of novel therapeutic agents.
• Staying abreast of the latest scientific literature and technological advancements in the fields of organoids, MPS, and cancer biology.
• Translating research outcomes into marketable applications and business opportunities
• Writing proposals, reports, articles, patents, technical specifications, and other publications
• Delivering high-quality presentations to collaborators and partners
• Handling other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor(s)

Requirements

• PhD in Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or related life sciences disciplines
• Mature, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure
• Highly proficient and fluent in English in both writing and verbal communications
• 1+ years of relevant industry (corporate, non-academic) R&D experience in the biotech sector is a MUST, with the following capabilities:
  • Demonstrated expertise in 3D cell culture techniques, with a strong emphasis on organoid culture
  • Hands-on experience with patient-derived organoid (PDO) culture and characterization
  • Experience with microphysiological systems (MPS) design, fabrication, and operation is highly desirable
  • Understanding of cancer medicine, including mechanisms of tumorigenesis, oncological drug delivery, and drug resistance
  • Experienced in a wide range of cell biology and drug screening techniques, such as immunofluorescence, microscopy, PCR, flow cytometry, toxicology assays, etc.
  • More experienced candidate can be hired for the Staff Scientist position.
  • Experience with Contract Research Organization (CRO) or Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) services is a definite advantage.

 


Job Title:

Research Assistant/Associate (H01/2024/091) 

Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant/Associate (Ref.: H01/2024/091) for an innovative research project to develop a novel system including instruments, consumable chips, reagents, and software for IVD based at the Hong Kong Science Park.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform experiments with defined goals and timeline
• Learn and perform experiments in droplet microfluidics
• Record experiment procedures, process data, and analyze results
• Support senior research scientists in driving R&D activities, identifying and resolving experimental issues based on professional knowledge and literature research.
• Complete other tasks assigned by the supervisor(s)
 
Skills and Requirements:
• Hold a bachelor or master’s degree in biology, chemistry, bioengineering, immunology, clinical, or a related field. A solid background in molecular biology and experimental skills are required
• Candidates with experience in droplet microfluidics, cell culture, qPCR, digital PCR, next-gen sequencing are preferred
• R&D experience in industry is preferred
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, as well as strong teamwork abilities
Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V., quoting the job reference number, with information on current/expected remuneration and availability, to sigrid.chen@ABIC.HK. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and until the posts are filled.

 


A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V., quoting the job reference number, with information on current/expected remuneration and availability, to hr@abic.hk.

Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and until the posts are filled.

The personal data provided in your application process will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purpose. The personal data may be transferred and disclosed to, and used by HKU Innovation Holdings Limited and The University of Hong Kong for the above purposes.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.