A Laboratory Attendant is mainly deployed on – (a) disinfecting and cleansing of laboratory facilities, assisting professional and technical staff in preparing for and performing laboratory tests, preparing simple reagents and processing laboratory forms/items; (b) receiving, sorting, labelling and preparing specimens for further processing and disinfecting potentially infectious laboratory waste before subsequent disposal; (c) assisting in indoor and outdoor operations including disinfestations of pests and regular maintenance of equipment and materials for pest control operation, laboratory equipment and tools, conveyance of gas cylinders, and disposal of wastes and laboratory wares; (d) collecting specimens / samples from the field / market for tests or examination in the laboratory; and (e) handling, including breeding, killing and taking care, of laboratory animals and their bodies in the laboratory and the field as instructed. [Note : A Laboratory Attendant is required to work irregular hours and shifts, and 45 hours net per week; attend duties during typhoons and other emergencies; work outdoors and in fields, including rugged and/or pest infested areas, as part of the duties; and is subject to posting and transfer at the discretion of the Department.]

Candidates should have – (a) completed Secondary 3, or equivalent; (b) attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English Languages equivalent to Secondary 3 standard; and (c) at least one year’s relevant laboratory experience. (Note: Candidates will be required to pass a trade test.)