The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Head of Laboratory Services

November 5, 2024


Job Posting Details

Laboratory Services within the Campus Management Office is a one-of-a-kind purposely created team, dedicated solely to supporting the facilities needs of the University’s laboratory community and to advancing its standing as a globally recognized academic and research institution. Reporting to the Director of Campus Management Office, the Head will formulate strategies for a sustainable Laboratory Services tasked to support the University’s core strategies of attracting world-class talent, facilitating cutting edge research and promoting learning and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish a team structure to support the University’s strategic and expansion goals, and maintain service continuity into the next decades.
  • Support the University’s laboratory capital submissions and liaise with all stakeholders from project proposal to project delivery, and similarly facilitate all major and minor off- and on-campus refurbishment plans and their successful implementation.
  • Ensure well-maintained central plants and equipment and formulate enhancements to ensure modernized systems for robust, uninterrupted operations with minimal disturbance to ongoing teaching and research activities.
  • Establish and communicate scope for maintenance and quick-turnaround installation support for both centrally- and user- funded service requests.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline operations to improve efficiency and compensate for ongoing manpower shortage and talent recruitment challenges.
  • Monitor all project and repair and maintenance expenditures, ensure adherence to tendering and procurement protocols.
  • Ensure accountability and traceability via detailed documentation throughout asset and project life cycle.
  • Manage the team to deliver the specified outcomes safely, promptly, effectively and on budget.
  • Keep up with latest lab development and design trends, share knowledge and instill client- focused and team-work mindset to all team members.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering, with post-degree work experience in higher education laboratories or other similar facilities.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in a managerial and leadership role in laboratory facilities maintenance, laboratory design, fitting-out or capital works; extensive experience in heading diverse teams from frontline skilled workers to professionals.
  • Strong organizational, problem solving and strategic planning skills, as well as the ability to juggle multiple priorities and manage pressing deadlines.
  • Track history of team building, effectively and constructively working with varied stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese.
(Duration: 2 years, renewable)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Please apply on or before: 19 November 2024.

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