School Science Lab Aide cum Teaching Assistant (Lorong Chuan, 1 Year)

Work Location: 220 Lorong Chuan, Singapore 556742 Monthly Salary: S$2200/Month

Contract Period: 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2027. The school may extend the contract from 1 December 2027 to 30 November 2028.

There is no work during these periods:

• 1 December to 27 December 2026
• 31 May to 23 June 2027

Working Hours:

• Mondays to Fridays: 7:15am to 2:15pm, including a 30-minute meal break
• No work on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays
• There is no overtime pay

Key Responsibilities

1. Laboratory preparation and setup

• Prepare materials, apparatus and specimens for science lessons and the annual practical test
• Set up and test experimental apparatus before lessons to make sure it works and is safe
• Assist teachers with practical lessons, practical tests, demonstrations and science experiments
• Dismantle and clean up after science lab lessons, making sure all equipment is properly stored

1. Laboratory maintenance and housekeeping

• Keep laboratories, preparation rooms and storage areas clean and tidy
• Clean and wash laboratory apparatus, glassware and equipment after use
• Make sure equipment and facilities are well maintained and in working condition
• Assist with regular pest control, ventilation and general upkeep of laboratory areas

1. Safety and compliance

• Make sure safety guidelines are followed
• Keep Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals and make sure bottles and containers are properly labelled
• Assist with safe storage, handling and disposal of chemicals and biological waste

1. Inventory and resource management

• Carry out simple stock-taking and update inventory records regularly
• Prepare and propose purchases of science materials and equipment to the HOD Science / LH Science
• Receive and check deliveries of items ordered, and make sure they are properly stored

1. Support for green environment and Science department initiatives

• Maintain live stock such as plants and other living specimens used in science lessons
• Maintain and monitor the indoor hydroponic system, and support the upkeep of garden green spaces
• Assist teachers in preparing materials for teaching and learning and for recess programme activities

Job Requirements

Academic qualifications (minimum):

• GCE 'O' Level certificate with passes in Science subjects, or
• Nitec or Higher Nitec in a science-related discipline

Knowledge and skills:

• Basic understanding of scientific apparatus
• Competent in handling reagents and simple experimental set-ups

Experience:

• Prior experience in a school laboratory role is an advantage.

EA License No.: 96C4864 Reg. No.: R22110485 (Shanice Lim Xin Ni)