Scientific Officer (Medical), Pathology

Title

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Scientific Officer (Medical), Pathology

Rank

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Scientific Officer (Medical)

Department / Hospital

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Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service, Kowloon Central Cluster

Pay

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HK$63,103 to HK$143,298 (HGPS point 25 to 44) per month including Monthly Allowance

Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff at the end of each 3 years during the 9-year contract period subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities:

The Scientific Officer (Medical) shall be responsible to the Head of Laboratory Department in performing the following duties:

1.

To engage in the operation and research & development activities related to haematopoietic stem cell manipulation and processing in Cord Blood Bank (accredited by Netcord-FACT) and Stem Cell Laboratory (accredited by FACT-JACIE);

2.

To administer the Blood Bank Data Management Information System and the Cord Blood Bank Data Management Information System operating at the HKRCBTS; and to participate in the commissioning of the new Blood Supply Management System;

3.

To engage in test / service quality assurance and research & development activities in the entire spectrum of laboratory operation at the BTS;

4.

To control, maintain and improve the quality and safety standards of laboratory services*;

5.

To provide training to technical staff and junior medical staff;

6.

To sign out laboratory reports;

7.

To carry out laboratory managerial duties including human resources management, budgetary forecast and control, and procurement;

8.

To assess new equipment and technology and to plan and monitor new services;

9.

To perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

*

The HKRCBTS is committed to compliance to the standards of ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015, ISO45001:2018, AABB Standards, ISO15189:2022.

Entry Requirements:

Either one of the following qualifications:

1.

(a)

A Master’s degree in clinical science subject from a local university or equivalent.

(b)

A degree in an appropriate subject related to the sub-specialties in Pathology from a local university or equivalent and 2 years’ experience.

(Note: Candidates may be advised to approach the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation for assessment on equivalent qualifications, if in doubt.)

Preferable Attributes/Exposure:

1.

A Certificate of Registration (Part I) and a valid Practising Certificate issued by the Medical Laboratory Technologist Board, Hong Kong.

2.

Practical knowledge and experience of processing haematopoietic stem cells.

3.

Sound knowledge in medical laboratory accreditation.

4.

Practical knowledge and experience of administering blood bank information systems.