Science Laboratory Technician cum Teaching Assistant

The Services required are setout as follows:

1. Laboratory Preparation andSetup

•              • Preparematerials, apparatus, and/ specimens for science lessons and annual practicaltest. •              • Set up and testexperimental apparatus before lessons to ensure functionality and safety. •              • Assist teachersin conducting practical lessons, practical test, demonstrations, and scienceexperiments. •              • Dismantle andclean up after science laboratory lessons, ensuring all equipment are properlystored.

1. Laboratory Maintenance andHousekeeping

•              • Maintaincleanliness and tidiness of laboratories, preparation rooms, and storage areas. •              • Clean and washlaboratory apparatus, glassware, and equipment after use. •              • Ensure thatequipment and facilities are well-maintained and in working condition. •              • Assist inregular pest control, ventilation, and general upkeep of laboratory areas.

1. Safety and Compliance

•              • Ensurecompliance with safety guidelines. •              • Keep SafetyData Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals and ensure proper labelling of bottles andcontainers. •              • Assist in thesafe storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals and biological waste.

1. Inventory and ResourceManagement

•              • Conduct simplestock-taking and update inventory records regularly. •              • Prepare andpropose procurement of science materials and equipment to HOD Science/ LHScience. •              • Receive andverify delivery of items ordered and ensure proper storage.

1. Support for GreenEnvironment/ Science department Initiatives

•              • Maintain lifestocks such as plants and other living specimens used in science lessons. •              • Maintain andmonitor the operations of indoor hydroponic system, support the upkeep ofgarden green spaces. •              • Assist teachersin preparing materials for teaching and learning/ recess programme activities. Officer will report to the Headof Department (Science). There is noover time pay. The Personnel shall minimallyhave the following qualifications, skills and experience: The Personnel shall minimallyhave the following qualifications:

1. Academic Qualifications

•              • GCE ‘O’ Levelcertification with passes in Science subjects OR •              • Nitec or HigherNitec in a science-related discipline The Personnel shall minimallyhave the following knowledge and skills:

1. Knowledge and Skills

•              • Basicunderstanding of scientific apparatus. •              • Competent inhandling reagents and simple experimental set-ups.

1. Experience

•              • Priorexperience in a school laboratory role is an advantage, but fresh graduates arewelcome.

1. Personal Qualities

•              • Responsible andsafety conscious •              • Goodcommunication and organisational skills •              • Goodhousekeeping skills and cleaning practices •              • Punctual,reliable, able to work independently under minimal supervision. •              • Adaptable andwilling to learn

1. Otherrequirements

•              • Physically fitto handle laboratory duties