Bioinformatics Analyst

Title

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Bioinformatics Analyst

Rank

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Bioinformatics Analyst

Department / Hospital

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Pathology Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Pay

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HK$35,795 to HK$57,842 (HGPS point 14 to 24) 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:

1.

Develop, evaluate, and maintain in-house and/or commercial bioinformatics pipelines and other computational workflows.

2.

Perform routine analysis of multi-omics data and checking of quality control metrics.

3.

Assist in establishing, maintaining, and upgrading in-house and/or commercial databases relevant to bioinformatics data analysis.

4.

Assist in the preparation of laboratory documents relevant to bioinformatics, such as evaluations reports and SOPs.

5.

Liaise with / communicate with pathologists, bioinformaticians, scientific officers and information technologist to meet service and operational needs.

6.

Assist in general laboratory duties, such as setting up and testing LIS worksheets, network maintenance and laboratory accreditation.

7.

Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors.

Entry Requirements:

1.

Higher diploma in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Science, Clinical Science, Computer Science, Statistics or a related discipline, or equivalent.

2.

Knowledge in Unix/Linux environment, or equivalent and using a programming language such as R, Python, Perl, or related languages.

Preferable Attributes/Exposure:

1.

Experience in analyzing largescale genomic datasets and/or molecular pathology tests.

2.

Experience in high performance computing, database management and job queue would be an advantage.

3.

With knowledge in AI techniques for predictive analysis.

4.

Working experience in clinical laboratories would be an advantage.

5.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

6.

Ability to work within a team or independently and to learn things quickly.

7.

Strong sense of responsibility, self-motivation, and attention to detail.

8.

Commitment to patient care and empathy.

Remarks:

1.

Please refer to https://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”.

2.

May have to report to other cluster/hospital to suit service needs.

Please submit application on-line with detailed CV on or before 18 May 2026. For enquiries, please telephone 3506 8662.