An Animal Health Technician is mainly deployed on (a) undertaking laboratory work in connection with the laboratory diagnostic and surveillance testing for avian influenza and other animal diseases, and detection of chemical residues in food animals; (b) assisting supervisor in supervising and training minor staff to ensure compliance with the standard operation procedure; (c) assisting supervisor in compiling laboratory documentation; (d) maintaining the quality system of the Laboratory as required by the accreditation system (National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia) such as performing equipment calibration and maintenance, monitoring and recording the inventories level, etc.; (e) assisting supervisor in introducing diagnostic tests for the detection of animal disease; and (f) assisting supervisor in carrying out administrative duties.
[Note: Successful applicants are required to work on shift in Sheung Shui, the New Territories and have to work irregular hours including evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.]

The applicant should (a) have a bachelor degree in Medical Laboratory Science from a university / institution in Hong Kong, or equivalent; (b) be registered under Part II of the Register of the Medical Laboratory Technologists Board of Hong Kong; (c) meet the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 (Note 2) or above in Chinese Language and English Language in Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent; and (d) have at least one year practical experience in laboratory work.