Research Officer (Technology)

Salary: HK$43,460 - HK$47,795 per month (depending on relevant qualification and experience)

Entry Requirements: Candidates should –

(a) (i) have a Master degree in (1) Biomedical Engineering or (2) Biomedical Sciences or (3) Biotechnology or (4) Cell and Molecular Biology or (5) Biology from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent; or

(ii) have a Bachelor honours degree in (1) Biomedical Engineering or (2) Biomedical Sciences or (3) Biotechnology or (4) Cell and Molecular Biology or (5) Biology from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent, with 2 years’ relevant post-graduate working experience [Note] ;

(b) meet the language proficiency requirements of “Level 1” results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE)) in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent [Remark(1)]; and

(c) be able to speak fluent Cantonese and English.

[Note :
Preference will be given to candidates who have post-graduate working experience in fields related to research and development of medical devices, quality assurance and regulatory affairs of medical devise or production of medical devices.]

Note :

Remark:
1. Language proficiency requirements :
(a) For appointment purpose, Level 5 or above in Chinese Language of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE); or Grade C or above in Chinese Language and Culture or Chinese Language and Literature of the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE), are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the UC paper of the CRE. Level 4 in Chinese Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade D in Chinese Language and Culture or Chinese Language and Literature of the HKALE, are accepted as equivalent to Level 1 in the UC paper of the CRE;
(b) Level 5 or above in English Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade C or above in Use of English of the HKALE; or Grade C or above in English Language of the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) (GCE A Level), are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the UE paper of the CRE. Level 4 in English Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade D in Use of English of the HKALE; or Grade D in English Language of the GCE A Level, are accepted as equivalent to Level 1 in the UE paper of the CRE;and
(c) Applicants with an overall band of 6.5 or above with no subtest score below band 6 obtained in the same sitting in the Academic Module of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the two-year validity period of the test results are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the UE paper of the CRE. The IELTS test result must be valid on any date during the application period.
2. May be deployed to position(s) for handling duties related to the Medical Device Adminisrative Control System (MDACS) under the Department of Health and MDACS associated public education works;
3. May be required to work shift and irregular hours; and
4. Applicants should submit copies of the relevant documents in support of their (i) academic qualifications; (ii) language proficiency; and (iii) proof of relevant full time post-graduate working experience (if applicable).

Duties:

(a) Scrutinising applications on listing of medical devices and traders including local manufacturers, importers and distributors;
(b) conducting literature research to facilitate the development and drafting of guidelines, procedures and codes of practice; and
(c) performing any other duties as assigned by seniors.

Terms of Appointment: Successful candidates will be appointed on non-civil service terms up to one year. Renewal of contract will be subject to the service need of the Department and the performance of the candidate.

Fringe Benefits Candidates appointed for a contract period of less than 12 months, the paid annual leave entitled will be calculated on a pro-rata basis based on 14 days' paid annual leave. Other benefits such as rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), annual leave, maternity leave / paternity leave and sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted in line with the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57).

How to apply: The application period for the position of Research Officer (Technology) is from 2 April 2024 (Tuesday) to 15 April 2024 (Monday).

Application Forms (G.F. 340 [(Rev. 7/2023)]) are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau's website (

The new version of application form for Government jobs G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) has been in use with effect from 26 July 2023. Candidates who make applications on or after 26 July 2023 should use the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023). If candidates submit the old version form (G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)), they will be required to fill in the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further.

Completed application form, together with copies of the required supporting documents mentioned in Remark (4), submitted in person or by post should reach the below contact address on or before the closing date for application (the postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of application). Please specify “Application for the position of Research Officer (Technology)” on the envelope. To avoid delayed or unsuccessful delivery of applications by post, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting. Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to this Department and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. Applicants will bear any consequences arising from paying insufficient postage. Applicants may also apply online through the Civil Service Bureau’s website ( Applications submitted by fax or e-mail will not be accepted.

For applicants who apply on-line, they should submit copies of the required supporting documents mentioned in Remark (4) by post to the below contact address on or before 22 April 2024 (Monday). The on-line application number should be quoted on the envelope and copies of the required supporting documents. Please do not send originals of transcripts / certificates.

If candidates fail to provide the supporting documents as required, their applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide their email addresses on the application forms. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation (by email or by post) in about eight to ten weeks after the application is received. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Contact Address : Appointments Section, Department of Health, Room 1807, 18/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
Enquiry Telephone:
Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy): 15/04/2024 23:59:00

General Notes:

(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all candidates meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(c) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(e) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/or interview.
(f) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview and/or written examination without being subject to further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
(g) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions / Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by mail to the below contact address.
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