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Technician (carrying the job title of ‘Safety Specialist’)

11/27/2025

The appointee will take an active role in radiation safety and assist in promoting safe practices in laboratories. They will also support the implementation of safety protocols across diverse scientific disciplines.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
A comprehensive research university with a global vision, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) embraces internationalisation in its education and research, with a view to achieving excellence and gaining recognition for the University as a global leader. The first student exchange program at the University was launched in 1965 with the University of California system. Today, CUHK has formal partnerships with over 450 institutions around the world, ranging from teaching and research collaborations to faculty and student exchanges, apart from joining a number of international associations to facilitate academic exchange. Serving as its international relations arm, the Office of Academic Links (OAL) promotes and facilitates the internationalisation of CUHK in its research, teaching and learning programmes so as to seek recognition for the University as a leader on the global stage.
About the Role

University Safety Office
Technician (carrying the job title of ‘Safety Specialist’) 
Are you ready to apply your scientific or technical training in a role that directly supports research safety and regulatory excellence? The University Safety Office is seeking a committed and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Safety Specialist at the Technician grade. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety and integrity of laboratory operations across the University, with a strong emphasis on developing expertise in radiation protection.
 

The appointee will be responsible for (a) taking an active role in radiation safety, including: (1) radioactive contamination survey and calibration of radiation survey meters; (2) managing radioactive substances and irradiating apparatus; (3) co-ordinating health surveillance programmes for radiation workers; and (4) ensuring compliance with relevant safety regulations and standards; (b) assisting in promoting and maintaining safe practices in laboratories and research facilities; and (c) supporting the implementation of safety protocols across diverse scientific disciplines.
 

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree, Higher Diploma, or Higher Certificate in Physical Science, Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognised university or technical institute; OR a Diploma or Certificate in a relevant discipline from a recognised university or technical institute, plus at least 3 years’ relevant post-qualification work experience; (ii) a strong sense of responsibility; (iii) good interpersonal skills; and (iv) self-motivation and the willingness to learn.

Appointment will initially be made on a 2-year contract with contract-end gratuity, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.
 

[Those who have responded to the previous advertisement for the same post (Ref. 250001ZF) need not re-apply.]

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

Key Skills
Radiation SafetyRadioactive Contamination SurveyCalibration of Radiation Survey MetersManagement of Radioactive SubstancesHealth Surveillance ProgrammesCompliance with Safety RegulationsPromoting Safe PracticesImplementation of Safety ProtocolsInterpersonal SkillsSelf-MotivationWillingness to Learn
Categories
Science & ResearchEngineeringEnvironmental & SustainabilitySecurity & SafetyEducation
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