Science Lab Assistant

📍 Work Location: West View Primary School, 31 Senja Road, Singapore 567742
💼 Employment Type: Contract
📅 Contract Period: 4 January 2027 – 30 November 2028
🔄 Contract Extension: Option to extend for an additional year (2029), subject to the school's approval
🕒 Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (including 1-hour lunch break)
🎓 Qualification: Relevant educational background and practical laboratory experience preferred.

📌 Job Overview

Horizon Global Services Pte. Ltd. is seeking a responsible and organised Science Lab Assistant to support the Science Department at West View Primary School.

The successful candidate will assist teachers in preparing science experiments, maintaining laboratory equipment, managing laboratory inventory and supporting school gardening, hydroponics and STEM learning activities.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Science Laboratory Management

• Manage and maintain two science laboratories, ensuring all equipment, tools and materials are properly stocked and in good working condition.

• Label, organise and store laboratory equipment and materials according to safety guidelines.

• Conduct regular stock checks and maintain accurate inventory records.

• Ensure laboratories are clean, organised and safe for daily use.

• Prepare, arrange and clear experimental materials and equipment for science lessons and practical demonstrations.

• Assist teachers during practical lessons, including handling materials and maintaining safety standards.

🌱 Gardening & Plant Care

• Assist with seed germination and transplanting activities for the school's aquaponics and hydroponics systems.

• Monitor plants and systems at the Blooming Garden daily to ensure proper growth and maintenance.

• Support plant care activities for soil-based planters.

• Assist in harvesting, packing and distributing vegetables and fruits from the school garden.

🔬 Science & STEM Programme Support

• Support school-wide Science programmes, including Science Week, STEM Day and Applied Learning Programmes (ALP).

• Assist in organising and preparing materials for learning journeys and outdoor learning activities.

• Maintain the Maker Space and ensure equipment, tools and materials are properly organised.

• Conduct regular stock checks and maintain cleanliness in the Maker Space.

🎓 Skills & Requirements

• Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Previous working experience in a school laboratory environment.

• Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment, materials and safety procedures.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications will be an advantage.

• Interest in gardening, plant care and outdoor learning activities.

• Basic understanding of plant growth, germination and maintenance.

• Ability to multitask and support teachers and students effectively.

📋 Working Arrangements

• Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, including a 1-hour lunch break.

• No work required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays.

• No deployment during June and December school holidays. These periods are unpaid.

• Time off will be provided if overtime work is required.