Product Development Scientist
- Employer
- Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre Ltd
- Location
- Hong Kong
- Closing date
- 16 Feb 2025
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- Job Type
- Professional Services, Other Professional Services, Research & Innovation
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre Limited (ABIC) is a collaborative effort coordinated by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) undertaking R&D projects at the Hong Kong Science Park. The aim of ABIC is to develop new and disruptive technologies that will meet the needs of the healthcare sector and contribute to human health. 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
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.
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