2809 Laboratory Resource Support Executive/Boon Lay

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a School Science Laboratory Assistant to support teachers with science lab activities and enrichment programmes at primary level. You will prepare resources, maintain lab materials, and ensure a safe, conducive learning environment.

The role requires 1+ year of related experience, strong communication, teamwork and planning skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a school setting in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Minimum Nitec / Higher Nitec (ITE) in Science or related field or equivalent.
• At least 1 year experience assisting HOD-Science in daily lab operations and admin duties.
• Experience supporting Science programmes, STEM & Sustainability projects and lab-based lessons in schools.
• Experience creating digital resources (presentations/videos) for Science Experiential Learning.
• Proficient in preparation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, planning and analytical skills.
• Experience working with primary school students in school settings.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• First aid certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and learning support, e.g., prep of resources for Science labs and enrichment programmes.
• Label, track, and maintain records of teaching materials and lab resources; manage loan records.
• Pack and organise Science rooms; ensure cleanliness and conducive environment for lessons.
• Maintain lab equipment and stock; conduct biannual stock-takes and record breakages.
• Dispose of waste materials properly and ensure safety in the labs.
• Ensure student safety; report incidents and maintain a lab incident log.
• Ensure first aid equipment and safety devices are functional (eye wash, showers, extinguishers).
• Provide administrative/logistical support for Science competitions, assessments, and distribution of materials.
• Assist with safety briefings and equipment awareness.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the School.

Skills

Science lab operations

Resource preparation

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Planning & analysis

Digital resources (PowerPoint)

First aid knowledge

Education

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

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

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, inclusive of 0.5 hr lunch break
• Fridays: 7:30am to 4:00pm, inclusive of 0.5 hr lunch break
• 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