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