Science Lab Assistant

GREENSAFE INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Greater London is seeking a Science Laboratory Assistant. The role involves preparing experiment materials, assisting during lab lessons, and supporting eco-garden activities. Candidates should have at least secondary qualifications and preferably experience in a primary school laboratory setting. Ideal candidates are meticulous, resourceful, and possess a positive can-do attitude. This role may require occasional administrative support during school breaks.

Qualifications

• Experience as a science laboratory assistant in a primary school is preferred.
• Keen eye for details and resourcefulness in aiding teachers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare experiment materials for teachers.
• Assist during lab lessons as per the timetable.
• Help teachers run eco-trails and robotic farming activities.

Skills

Resourceful in preparing learning aids

Meticulous and pro-active

Flexibility and willingness to learn

Education

Secondary qualifications (GCE N levels)

Job description

Working Hour

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 7am to 2pm, inclusive of 30 minutes lunch break
• Thursdays: 7am to 4pm, inclusive of 30 minutes lunch break.
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays.

Requirement

• Secondary qualifications, at least GCE N levels (not a necessity, where relevant work experience is considered)
• Preferably have relevant experience and knowledge working as a science laboratory assistant in a primary school environment
• Resourceful in preparing learning aids when supporting teachers possibly leading to cost savings
• Preferably have worked with plants or involved in planting / greening activities to support teachers carrying out eco-garden and farmbot activities
• Meticulous, pro-active, a keen eye for details
• Willing to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge with a positive “can-do” attitude, flexible, open to suggestions and ideas

Key Roles

• Prepare Science Laboratory Resources
  • Prepare experiment materials for teachers 🧪
  • Assist during lab lessons as per the timetable 📅
  • Clean and tidy the lab after experiments 🧼
  • Store and maintain lab resources after use 📦
• Support Learning Trails & Activities at Eco-Garden
  • Help teachers run eco-trails, hydroponics, and robotic farming (FarmBot) 🤖
  • Prepare teaching aids for outdoor learning 🌱
• Provide Simple Admin / Resource / IT Support
  • Track loaned lab items via sign-out/sign-in records 📋
  • Print, collate, and laminate worksheets, posters & game cards 🖨️
  • Receive deliveries from MOE, vendors, NParks, etc. 🚚
  • Assist with basic IT setup: projectors, iPad carts for labs & garden 📱
  • Conduct stock take twice a year 📊
  • Issue and collect teacher materials like desk copies 📚
  • Other duties as assigned by HOD/Level Heads/Teachers ⭐

⏳ During school breaks (Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec), occasional admin support may be required (e.g., phone calls, walk-in queries).