0511 Lab Assistant/School/ubi

MAXHUNT RESOURCE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support company in Singapore is seeking a Science Laboratory Assistant to prepare equipment and maintain labs for primary school students. The ideal candidate has at least GCE 'O' Level and is proficient in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include managing teaching aids and assisting teachers with experiments. The role promotes a collaborative environment and requires good communication skills. This position offers a full-time contract from January to November, with potential annual renewal.

Qualifications

• Must have science knowledge and understanding of laboratory processes.
• Ability to prepare teaching resources and maintain equipment.
• Experience in a primary school environment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and learning aids for experiments.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in science labs and preparation rooms.
• Support after-school programs by preparing required resources.
• Assist teachers in conducting laboratory activities.

Skills

Science knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Team player

Ability to multi-task and work independently

Resourceful in preparing teaching aids

Meticulous and pro-active

Education

At least GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent

Job description

Name of School：Maha Bodhi School

Base Contract Period: From 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Nov 2026

Option Period: From 1 Jan 2027 to 30 Nov 2027

Working Hour：

• 42.5 hours per week based on a 5-day work week
• Mon–Fri, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
• The above work schedule is inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break and also applicable to school holidays.
• The above work schedule applies from January to November. It excludes December when the school will not require the services of the lab assistant.
• The option may be exercised by the School on an annual basis prior to the expiry of the then current Contract Period.
• Start and end dates are subject to confirmation by the School.
• The School may from time to time specify alternative working schedule on selected days (which may include weekends) at no additional cost to the School as long as it is within the number of hours per week as stipulated above.

Job Scopes：

Daily Duty

• Preparation of equipment and / or teaching and learning aids for experiments conducted by teachers and students from Primary 3 to Primary 6
• Replenishing items that are consumed e.g. limewater, iodine, paper towels, hand soap
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of all three Science labs and preparation rooms and science equipment
• Maintain the Science garden e.g. Basic planting and maintenance, daily watering of plants and clearing of stagnant water in flower pots etc
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the hydroponic area. E.g. prepare, wash and clean the hydroponic beds before and after each cycle of planting and harvesting
• Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced and that everything is clearly and correctly labelled

After-school programme Support

• Prepare teaching resources and equipment required for CCA and E2K sessions weekly.

Other Duties

• Prepare teaching resources for teachers and department head. E.g lamination of posters, data entry, scanning of pictures for worksheets
• Check, count and sort Science magazines according to class register numbers for distribution
• Maintaining the equipment e.g. microscopes in the Science Labs are in good working order
• Assisting the Head of Department and Subject Head to liaise with vendors.
• Assisting in science activities e.g. science week activities and other adhoc administrative activities such as keying in of inventory items.
• Assisting science teachers in conducting laboratory activities.
• Any other duties as assigned by Head of Department / Level Head / teacher-in-charge.

Requirements

• At least GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent
• Science knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be a team player
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to multi-task and work independently
• Preferably have relevant experience and knowledge working as a Science Laboratory Assistant in a primary school environment and/or skills
• Resourceful to prepare teaching and learning aids using existing materials, for students to explore during laboratory work, leading to cost savings
• Meticulous, pro-active, a keen eye for details e.g designing learning aids for students that must be age appropriate and keeping in mind students’ safety
• Willing to learn with a positive attitude, flexible, open to suggestions and ideas

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