Food Science jobs

New Industrialisation Division

Ref: NID/10704

Job Description

Who we are looking for:
Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision.
Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
Work Smart, Play Smart!

What you'll do:
Implement government funded or commercial research and development projects related to life & health technology development, future food development, food technology development
Implement consultancy projects for life and health, and food enterprises
Assist in preparing proposals seeking government funds such as ITF, NIAS, NIFS, etc.
Assist team head to build up team’s R&D expertise on functional food, life and health technology
Organise events such as technology dissemination seminar, overseas study mission, etc.
Organise and deliver food safety and hygiene training courses
Be person-in-charge on operations and safety management for Future Life & Health Tech Centre and Future Food Tech Centre
Assist in ad hoc works from supervisors

You'll be a good fit if you have/are:
Bachelor degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related discipline, MPhil or PhD would be an advantage
2 years' relevant research experience preferably in functional food, life & health technology

Candidates who can demonstrate knowledge of AI, or experience and ability to apply Generative AI tools in their work, will be preferred
Good interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
Good command of English and Chinese

Note:
1. Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.

2. This is a fixed-term contract position for a period of 24 months subject to renewal.

What we offer and What you’ll like here:
Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)
Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch
Dental benefit
Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)

Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge! Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!

HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates. A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. The successful candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.

Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 week from the posting date. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information provided by applicants will be treated with strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes. The personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for 12 months from the date the recruitment process is completed.