Salary: Master Pay Scale Point 27 ($49,445) per month to Master Pay Scale Point 44 ($99,205) per month

Entry requirement :
Candidates should have –
(a) a 1st or 2nd class honours bachelor’s degree in medical technology, health sciences, life sciences, chemistry, applied physics, material science, or engineering from a university in Hong Kong or equivalent [see Note (1) and (4)];
(b) met the language proficiency requirements of “Level 1” results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese and Use of English) in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) or equivalent [see Note (2), (3) and (4)]; and
(c) three years’ post-qualification experience relating to (i) laboratory, certification body or inspection body operation or accreditation of such bodies; or (ii) administration of research and development (R&D) projects in the biotechnology, environmental technology, material science or material technology related fields, or assessment of such project applications [see Note (4) and (5)].

Note :
(1) Candidates should mark clearly on their application forms the class of honours obtained and the major and minor subjects studied in their degree courses.
(2) Candidates who have sat for the CRE for more than one time should submit their best CRE results.
(3) The results of the Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE) papers in the CRE are classified as Level 2, Level 1 or Fail, with Level 2 being the highest. For civil service 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. 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. 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 result 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. For the purpose of heightening public awareness of the Basic Law (BL) and promoting a culture of learning of BL in the community, applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their BL knowledge. The BL test result will constitute an appropriate weighting in a candidate’s overall assessment.
(4) Completed Application Forms, together with copies of (i) certificates of academic qualifications; (ii) CRE results (if any); (iii) HKDSEE/HKALE results (if any); (iv) BL test result (if any); and (v) record of related present and previous employment, should reach the enquiry address below on or before the closing date for application (The postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of application).
(5) Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae (CV) including a summary of relevant present and previous employment, position, jobs and responsibilities.

Duties :
A Scientific Officer is deployed to work in one of the following areas :
(a) Hong Kong Accreditation Service – providing technical and administrative assistance in the implementation of accreditation programmes, including those under the Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme, the Hong Kong Certification Body Accreditation Scheme and the Hong Kong Inspection Body Accreditation Scheme; assisting in formulation of accreditation policy; providing professional input and liaising with professionals and other relevant parties; and co-ordinating and performing accreditation assessments.
(b) Biotechnology Director’s Team/Science Advisor’s Team – (i) conducting technical assessment of funding applications; providing support to the project vetting committees/assessment panels; and monitoring the implementation of the approved R&D projects; and (ii) providing technical support on technology-related matters such as preparing briefs for senior officials in attending meetings; assisting in collaboration with the academic, research and business sectors; and keeping abreast of technological development and the technological needs of the relevant industry.

Terms of Appointment : A new recruit will normally be appointed on civil service probationary terms for three years. Upon passage of probation bar, he/she may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms.

How to Apply : Application Forms [GF 340 (Rev 3/2013)] are obtainable from any Public Enquiry Service 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 Services Bureau’s website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae (CV) including a summary of present and previous employment, position, jobs and responsibilities. Copies of academic qualification certificates and record of present and previous employment should also be provided. Completed forms should reach the enquiry address on or before the closing date for application, with the envelope clearly marked with “For Application of Scientific Officer”. Online application can also be made through the Civil Service Bureau’s website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). Candidates who apply online should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates within one week after close of application period to the enquiry address. (The on-line application number should be quoted on the envelope and on every page of the required documents.) Please ensure that sufficient postage is paid to avoid unsuccessful delivery of application. Any underpaid mail items will be disposed of by the Hongkong Post. As invitations will be issued via e-mail, applicants should provide an accurate e-mail address and ensure that their e-mail accounts can receive incoming e-mails properly. Candidates who are selected for selection interview will normally receive an invitation in about ten to twelve weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Applications will NOT be considered if late, incomplete (e.g. without provision of CV or copies of academic qualification certificates and record of present and previous employment as mentioned above), submitted by fax or e-mail, or if it is not clear from your statements that you have met the entry requirements for this position.

Enquiry Address and Telephone : The Human Resources Section, the Innovation and Technology Commission, 20/F, West Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. For enquiries, please call 3655 5965.