Science Lab Assistant - Clementi
Contract Period: From 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 with anoption to extend for another year
Working hours:
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays: 7.00 am to 5.00pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break
- Wednesdays, Thursdays: 7.00 am to 4.30pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break
- Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays.
Scope of Services:
- To provide teaching and learning support such as preparation of resources /materials for science laboratory activities, enrichment programmes and competitions including the cleaning up after laboratory lessons and when required;
- To label and maintain records of existing and new Science teaching and learning materials and laboratory apparatus;
- To ensure laboratory equipment, materials and specimens are in good working conditions. Conduct stock-take at least twice a year. Assist to update the stock record and breakage record to initiate ordering of replacements, when necessary;
- To ensure proper disposal of waste materials such as sharp waste objects and chemicals;
- To carry out housekeeping of the Science laboratories and Science storerooms and to ensure that they are clean and conducive for lessons;
- To ensure safety of students in the Science rooms. Record and report any incidents to Science HOD. Maintain a laboratory incident logbook;
- To replenish laboratory materials and ensure that all the first-aid boxes in special rooms are well equipped with necessary materials and medicine;
- To check that safety devices in the laboratory, such as emergency eye-washers, showers and fire extinguishers are working;
- To do filing and general cleaning of equipment;
- To perform any duties assigned by the HODs and Level Representatives.
Qualification, skills, experience:
- Minimally ‘N’ Level or equivalent;
- Able to speak and write in English;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications. Must be able to learn new IT skills;
- Candidates should preferably possess Science laboratory management or resource support experience, with experience within a school environment preferred.