1210 Science Lab Assistant (3 Days) / Boon Keng

Joyway Private Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Hong Wen School is seeking a part-time Science Laboratory Assistant to support daily laboratory operations and safety. The role requires prior lab experience and basic digital skills to maintain records, stock books and communicate with staff.

Responsibilities include safe lab conduct, equipment inspection, stock control, and assisting teachers with lesson preparation and post‑class cleanup. The position runs 16 hours per week with a set contract period.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a science laboratory, preferably in a primary school setting.
• Basic digital literacy to maintain records, stock books, and email/messaging communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean and tidy laboratory environment at all times and ensure equipment and specimens are ready for use.
• Promptly report faulty machines and display 'Out of Order' signs until rectified.
• Ensure proper disposal of broken glassware and other breakages in accordance with safety procedures.
• Inspect Bunsen burners and high‑risk items and secure them after use.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date stock book and breakage records; alert supervisor for replacements.
• Check and replenish first aid supplies to ensure adequate stock.
• Assist Science teachers in lesson preparation and post‑lesson clean‑up of equipment.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Science Head of Department (HOD).

Skills

Science laboratory experience

Digital literacy

Administrative tasks

Tools

Bunsen burners

Data loggers

Microscopes

Job description

Name of Authority: Hong Wen School

Contract Period: From 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2027

Option to extend: From 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2028

Personnel to be deployed at the following hours:

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00am–1:30pm for 2 days and 8:00am–2:30pm for 1 day.
• 16 hours per week, comprising two 5-hour days and one 6-hour day, inclusive of a 30-minute break per day.
• Service is not required on Saturdays, Sundays, gazetted public holidays and School Holidays (including March, June and September breaks) / Events / Activities

Requirements:

The Personnel shall have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

(i) Prior experience working in a Science laboratory environment, preferably in a primary school setting.

(ii) Basic digital literacy, including the ability to use a computer for administrative tasks such as maintaining records, updating stock books, and communicating with teachers via email and mobile messaging applications.

Job Scopes：

Main duties to include but not limited to:

• (i) Maintain a safe, clean and tidy laboratory environment at all times, ensuring all apparatus, equipment, materials and specimens are in good working condition and ready for use.
• (ii) Promptly report faulty machines and equipment to the relevant supervisor and display an "Out of Order" sign on affected items until rectified.
• (iii) Ensure proper disposal of broken glassware and other breakages in accordance with prevailing safety procedures and regulations.
• (iv) Conduct regular inspection of Bunsen burners and high-risk items (e.g. data loggers and microscopes) to ensure they are in good working condition and secure them under lock and key after use.
• (v) Maintain an up-to-date stock book and breakage record and highlight items requiring replacement to the relevant supervisor in a timely manner.
• (vi) Check and replenish first aid supplies at regular intervals to ensure adequate stock levels are always maintained.
• (vii) Assist Science teachers in the preparation for the conduct of lessons and post-lesson clearing of laboratory equipment/apparatus as and when required.
• (viii) Perform any other duties as assigned by the Science Head of Department (HOD).