Assistant Manager (Animal Facility) - Laboratory Animal Facility (CWB)

Job Title: Assistant Manager (Animal Facility) - Laboratory Animal Facility (CWB)

Job ID: JR100149

Job Posting Details

Overview

We seek an organized Facility Manager to oversee our Laboratory Animal Facility (LAF), managing operations, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Coordination: Manage suppliers for animals, feed, equipment, and carcass collections, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Inventory Management: Track consumption, manage procurement, and arrange bulk item logistics (e.g., diet, bedding).
• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee maintenance contracts, track repairs, and ensure quality for critical equipment (e.g., boilers, washers, autoclaves).
• Facility Maintenance: Identify and resolve infrastructure issues (e.g., leaks, outages), coordinating with University estate office or contractors.
• Washing Areas: Supervise operations of the cage washing facilities and cleaning contractor team.
• Safety & Compliance: Act as Departmental Safety Officer, ensuring occupational health compliance, and addressing safety audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of working experience, including proven management experience, in research animal facilities.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with both English and Cantonese.
• Knowledge of laboratory animal facility operation, equipment and infrastructure setups, maintenance, and safety.
• Proficiency in budget and inventory management.

(Duration: 2 years, renewable)

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisements need not re-apply.)

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.

Application Procedure 
In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only.  To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Tuesday, 3 February 2026. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission.  We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application. 
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HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of 
inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.