2809 Laboratory Resource Support Executive/Boon Lay

MAXHUNT RESOURCE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Primary School in Singapore is seeking a Lab Support Assistant to provide teaching and learning support to science teachers, prepare resources for lab activities, and manage science materials and equipment.

The role requires a minimum NITEC/Higher NITEC in Science or related field, at least one year of lab support experience, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team; first-aid certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum Nitec / Higher Nitec (ITE) in Science or related field, or equivalent.
• At least one year experience assisting HOD-Science with daily laboratory operations and administrative duties.
• Experience supporting Science programmes, STEM & Sustainability projects and lab-based lessons in schools.
• Experience creating digital resources such as presentations and videos using PowerPoint.
• Proficient in preparation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, planning and analytical skills.
• Experience working with primary school students in school settings.
• Ability to plan and work independently and in a team.
• First-aid certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and learning support to teachers, including resources for Science lab activities and enrichment programmes.
• Label and record Science teaching materials and lab resources; maintain loan records.
• Pack and organise resources in Science Rooms; ensure cleanliness and conducive learning spaces.
• Ensure lab equipment and materials are in good working order; conduct stock-takes and record breakages.
• Dispose of waste materials properly and maintain safety in the laboratories.
• Ensure student safety in Science rooms and report incidents to HOD/Level Head.
• Check safety devices (eye wash, showers, fire extinguishers) are functional.
• Provide administrative support for Science competitions and programme materials distribution.
• Assist in safety briefings and equipment awareness (e.g., microscopes).
• Perform any other duties assigned by the School.

Skills

Nitec/Higher Nitec in Science

Lab operations experience

Science programmes support

Digital resources (PowerPoint)

Laboratory equipment prep/maintenance

Interpersonal/communication/planning/…

Experience with primary schoolers

Independent & team work

First aid (advantage)

Education

Nitec/Higher Nitec (ITE) in Science or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Name of Authority: Westwood Primary School

Contract Period: From 29 December 2026 to 28 December 2027

Option to extend: From 29 December 2027 to 28 December 2028

Personnel to be deployed at the following hours:

• Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30am to 4:30pm
• Fridays: 7:30am to 4:00pm
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Requirements:

The Personnel should preferably have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Minimum Nitec / Higher Nitec (ITE) in Science or a related field, or its equivalent
• At least one year experience in assisting HOD-Science in the execution of daily Science Laboratory Operational and Administrative duties.
• Experience of providing support for Science programmes; STEM & Sustainability projects and Laboratory-based lessons in schools.
• Experience in creating digital resources such as presentations and videos according to Science Experiential Learning Experiences using powerpoint.
• Proficient in preparation and maintenance of Laboratory equipment.
• Good interpersonal, communication, planning and analytical skills.
• Has experience working with primary school students in school settings.
• Able to plan and work both independently and as part of a team
• Certified with standard first aid is not necessary but will be an advantage

Job Scopes：

The Services required are set out as follows:

• Provide teaching and learning support to teachers, for example, preparation of resources / materials for Science laboratory activities and enrichment programme.
• Label and keep records of existing and new Science teaching and learning materials and lab resources such as teachers’ desk copies, reference books, lab apparatus and chemicals etc. Maintain loan records of Science Resources.
• Pack and organise the resources in the Science Rooms. Ensure that the Science rooms are clean and conducive for lessons.
• Ensure lab equipment, materials and specimens are in good working conditions. Conduct stock-take at least twice a year. Maintain a stock book and breakage record to initiate ordering of replacements where necessary.
• Ensure proper disposal of waste materials such as sharp waste objects and chemicals.
• Ensure safety of students in the Science rooms. Report any incident to Science HOD/ Level Head. Maintain a laboratory incident log book.
• Check that first aid box is updated, safety devices in the laboratory, such as emergency eye-washers, showers and fire extinguishers are working.
• Provide administrative / logistical support for Science competitions, assessments and programmes collation of survey results and distribution of Science materials to students etc.
• Assist in carrying out safety briefings such as Laboratory Safety, equipment awareness (e.g. Microscopes).
• Any other duties assigned by the School