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.