Science Laboratory Technician (Full-Time, Primary School)

Sunnyhill Ace; Northland; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnyhill Ace seeks an organized Laboratory Technician to support the Science Department at Woodgrove Primary School, Singapore.

This hands-on role blends lab operations with outdoor green spaces, requiring practical setup, safety compliance, and basic maintenance of horticultural systems.

You will handle inventory, procure supplies, and assist with financial logs, working closely with teachers and school leaders.

Qualifications

• GCE O Level or equivalent; science study advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years in a primary school science laboratory.
• Proficient with MS Office for asset tracking and logs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and clean up materials for experiments.
• Maintain outdoor green spaces, horticulture, and smart farming systems.
• Manage inventory, procure supplies, and assist with financial logs.

Skills

Laboratory safety protocols

Plant cultivation & outdoor gardening

Microsoft Productivity Tools

Strong communication

Education

GCE 'O' Level Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

• Working Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Inclusive of a 60-minute lunch break; hours may be adjusted based on school operational needs).
• Location: Woodgrove Primary School – 2 Woodlands Drive 14, Singapore 738079.

Job Description & Core Responsibilities

We are looking for an organized, hands-on, and proactive individual to anchor our Science Department's operations. This blended role requires managing standard science laboratory systems while actively maintaining the school's outdoor green learning ecosystems.

1. Laboratory Technical & Logistical Support

• Practical Work Preparation: Provide direct technical support to Science teachers by preparing, setting up, and cleaning up materials, specimens, and apparatus required for primary school experiments.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform regular servicing, troubleshooting, and simple technical repairs on common Science learning assets, electrical circuit components, and customized activity kits.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce laboratory safety rules and risk‑assessment frameworks through strict housekeeping standards and routine safety equipment validation cycles.

2. Outdoor Green Learning Spaces Upkeep

• Horticultural Operations: Oversee the cultivation, propagation, replacement, and general maintenance of school plants.
• Eco‑Space Maintenance: Execute routine outdoor activities including weeding, pruning, fruit protection, and harvesting.
• Smart Farming Maintenance: Supervise and maintain automated and modern agricultural systems, including Vegepods and self‑watering irrigation timers.

3. Departmental Administration & Finance

• Inventory Control: Collate existing department resources, manage structured stock checks, and handle incoming deliveries.
• Procurement Support: Assist the HOD (Science) in verifying invoices, placing hardware orders, and organizing basic departmental financial or bookkeeping logs.
• Ad‑hoc Tasks: Undertake other operational duties assigned by School Leaders or the Science department management team.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: At least a GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate or equivalent. Candidates who have formally studied Science at a secondary or tertiary level will have a distinct advantage.
• Proven Experience: Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience working directly in a primary school science laboratory is preferred.
• Key Skillsets:Strong practical understanding of laboratory safety protocols and housekeeping guidelines. Demonstrated knowledge and physical capability to handle plant cultivation and outdoor gardening maintenance. Proficient in Microsoft Productivity Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for generating clean asset tracking charts and financial logs.
• Interpersonal Attributes: Excellent communicator who works well with both school staff (adults) and primary school pupils (children).