Shuyuan Research Technician (Ref: SY/SYRT/20240418_ct)

The Independent Schools Foundation Academy (The ISF Academy) has a deep commitment to Hong Kong, inspiring Pre-Primary to Grade 12 learners to act as empowered global stewards since its establishment in 2003. As an internationally accredited private independent school, our unique student-focused academic curriculum and experiential learning programs are deeply rooted in Chinese culture combined with a truly bi-lingual and intercultural learning environment. ISF’s exceptional IB Diploma Programme performance over many cohorts, has seen graduates accepted at the world’s most prestigious universities to continue their next stage of learning. The school currently has around 2500 students and 530 employees across the three ISF schools.

We are now seeking an energetic, qualified and experienced candidate to fill the following position:

The ISF Academy’s Shuyuan Research Program is designed to bring university-level research to secondary school students. It facilitates various student projects, from planetary science to microbiology. It operates full-time research laboratories for molecular biology, renewable energy, and an engineering l that supports materials science and nanotechnology.

This Research Technician role supports the following pieces of equipment: WITec alpha300R Confocal Raman Microscope (with 532 and 785 nm laser sources), JEOL JCM-7000 NeoScope Benchtop SEM with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Gasmet FTIR gas analyzer, material deposition furnaces, and a UV-VIS-NIR spectrometer.

All research equipment and techniques are intended to enable a wide variety of applications, and the Shuyuan Research Technician should be versatile and keen to learn and experiment.

Opportunities for professional development (e.g. through technical training, scientific publications and conferences, etc.) are possible.

Responsibilities:

• To coordinate the use of resources and facilities and provide advice in the practical areas of need;
• To help maintain equipment and materials in good working order and safe for student use;
• Assist with materials purchases and setup of spaces across the molecular biology lab and engineering lab;
• To assist students during classes;
• To ensure the availability of suitable materials and equipment, helping to compile orders and liaising or negotiating with suppliers and finance departments;
• To work with outside organizations as required;
• To offer administrative support and perform other duties as assigned; and
• To maintain and promote a healthy, safe, and efficient working environment for all members of the ISF community.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree is desired, Graduate degree is preferred;
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Mandarin); and
• Meticulous, detail-oriented with high initiative. 

The ISF Foundation, Academy, Pre-School & BELL are committed to ensuring safety and well-being of our students. We hold high standards of recruitment practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants must be willing to undergo relevant background checks and screenings.

Free Shuttle Bus travelling to and from The ISF Academy will be provided:

Route 1: North Point > Causeway Bay > Aberdeen > The ISF Academy

Route 2: Admiralty > IFC > Kennedy Town > The ISF Academy

Application Deadline: 18 October 2024

Remuneration will commensurate with qualifications and experience. We will offer an attractive benefits package including medical, life insurance, and opportunities for professional development and continuing education to the right candidate. Please submit your application by completing the Application Form, Reference Check Statement which could be downloaded from our website: www.isf.edu.hk together with full Curriculum Vitae and Covering Letter. Please quote with our “Ref: no.” by clicking the “Quick Apply” button.

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