Science Lab Assistant

Contract Period: 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec
2027 with an option to extend for a further period of 1 year

• Mondays to Fridays: 7.30am to 5.00pm, inclusive of 60 mins lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Working hours and services may be adjusted according to our school’s needs

• (a) Provide logistical and technical support to the teachers-in-charge of science, contributing to students' learning experience by assisting with the preparation and maintenance of materials/apparatus for practical work.
• (b) Upkeep and maintain the school's outdoor green learning spaces through the conduct of regular horticultural activities including de-weeding, plant pruning, fruit protection, and harvesting, as well as the propagation and replacement of plants, and routine maintenance and servicing of associated equipment such as Vegepods and self-watering timers.
• (c) Ensure laboratory safety rules and risk-assessment guidelines are adhered to through proper housekeeping and regular maintenance of safety equipment's and fittings in the Science laboratory.
• (d) Assist HOD(Science) to collate existing resources, maintain stock checks, place orders, take care of deliveries and invoices as well as keep departmental financial records.
• (e) To perform any other duty assigned by School Leaders, HOD(Science) and other assigned School Staff.

• (a) A good understanding of laboratory safety would be essential.
• (b) Preferably have studied science in school or a recognized institute of learning.
• (c) At least ‘O’ Levels certificate or minimum 2 years' experience working in a primary school laboratory.
• (d) Good communicator who can work well with both adults and children.
• (e) Proficient in use of Microsoft productivity tools such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint to maintain proper book-keeping records.
• (f) Proficient in hands-on skills to carry out simple repairs on common Science learning materials such as electrical circuit components or customized activity kits.
• (g) Good knowledge with practical skills on the growing and maintenance of plants