Science Laboratory Technician (Full-Time, Primary School)

Job Details

Working Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Inclusive of a 60-minute lunch break; hours may be adjusted based on school operational needs).

Location: Woodgrove Primary School – 2 Woodlands Drive 14, Singapore 738079.

Job Description & Core Responsibilities

We are looking for an organized, hands-on, and proactive individual to anchor our Science Department's operations. This blended role requires managing standard science laboratory systems while actively maintaining the school's outdoor green learning ecosystems.

1. Laboratory Technical & Logistical Support

• Practical Work Preparation: Provide direct technical support to Science teachers by preparing, setting up, and cleaning up materials, specimens, and apparatus required for primary school experiments.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform regular servicing, troubleshooting, and simple technical repairs on common Science learning assets, electrical circuit components, and customized activity kits.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce laboratory safety rules and risk-assessment frameworks through strict housekeeping standards and routine safety equipment validation cycles.

1. Outdoor Green Learning Spaces Upkeep

• Horticultural Operations: Oversee the cultivation, propagation, replacement, and general maintenance of school plants.
• Eco-Space Maintenance: Execute routine outdoor activities including weeding, pruning, fruit protection, and harvesting.
• Smart Farming Maintenance: Supervise and maintain automated and modern agricultural systems, including Vegepods and self-watering irrigation timers.

1. Departmental Administration & Finance

• Inventory Control: Collate existing department resources, manage structured stock checks, and handle incoming deliveries.
• Procurement Support: Assist the HOD (Science) in verifying invoices, placing hardware orders, and organizing basic departmental financial or bookkeeping logs.
• Ad-hoc Tasks: Undertake other operational duties assigned by School Leaders or the Science department management team.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: At least a GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate or equivalent. Candidates who have formally studied Science at a secondary or tertiary level will have a distinct advantage.
• Proven Experience: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience working directly in a primary school science laboratory is preferred.
• Key Skillsets: Strong practical understanding of laboratory safety protocols and housekeeping guidelines. Demonstrated knowledge and physical capability to handle plant cultivation and outdoor gardening maintenance . Proficient in Microsoft Productivity Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for generating clean asset tracking charts and financial logs.
• Interpersonal Attributes: Excellent communicator who works well with both school staff (adults) and primary school pupils (children).