3108 Technical Support Officer (Science Laboratory) /Buangkok

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser seeks a capable school support personnel to assist in Science and Makerspace activities. You will prepare experimental setups, manage lab materials, and help during workshops, while ensuring cleanliness and safety in two science labs and related facilities.

The role involves assisting with purchases, stock-taking, and logbooks, plus potential deployment to other departments or events as needed. Prior school environment experience is preferred, and basic IT skills are required.

Qualifications

• O Level qualification and basic knowledge of IT applications (MS Word and Excel).
• Able to multi-task and handle a fast paced environment.
• Preferably at least 3 years of working experience in a school environment with some knowledge of laboratory, chemicals and apparatus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare experimental setups for lab activities and trial experiments prior to Science lessons and enrichment.
• Prepare additional apparatus for teachers and assist during Science Workshops.
• Assist with procurement of materials for Science curricula and CCA within budget.
• Maintain cleanliness of the Science Labs and conduct stock-taking of apparatus and resources twice yearly.
• Maintain lab logbooks for classes and for any equipment/chemical issues.
• Prepare the Hydroponics/Urban Farming Facility for planting and harvest, then clean for next cycle.
• Monitor Science Ecological Gardens and replace plants as needed.
• Maintain Laboratory Aquariums including water changes and plant/stock replacement.
• Prepare materials and tools for Makerspace activities; manage 3D printers and digital cutters.
• Provide technical support and ensure safe, clean Makerspace workspace.
• Support in miscellaneous administrative school matters as required by HOD/LH Science/School Admin.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

O Level qualification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

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:

• Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30am to 4.45pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break
• Fridays: 7:30am to 4:15pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Requirements:

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

• An 'O' Level qualification and basic knowledge of IT applications (e.g. MS Word and Excel).
• Able to multi-task and able to handle a fast paced environment.
• Preferably at least 3 years of working experience in a school environment and have some basic knowledge of laboratory, chemicals and apparatus.
• Candidates without relevant school experience but who possess comparable skills and qualifications will also be considered.

Job Scopes：

The Services required are set out as follows:

Science

• Prepare experimental setups for all lab activities and trial the experiments and modify the experiments, when required, prior to the Science curriculum/enrichment lessons and Science CCA.
• Prepare additional apparatus for teachers who wish to carry out additional Science activities and be on hand to help out during Science Workshops conducted by the school.
• Assist with the purchase of materials required for experiments for both Science curriculum lessons/enrichment and Science CCA in alignment with budget requirements.
• Ensure and maintain the cleanliness of the two Science Labs.
• Conduct stock-taking of all apparatus and resources belonging to the Science department at least twice a year.
• Maintain a logbook for entry of classes into and out of the Science labs.
• Maintain a logbook for entry of any broken/condemnation of apparatus and chemicals for the Science labs.
• Preparation of the Outdoor and Indoor Hydroponics/Urban Farming Facility for planting and harvesting followed by cleaning of the facility in preparation for the next harvest.
• Monitoring of the Science Ecological Gardens and assist in replacement of plants where required.
• Maintenance of the Laboratory Aquariums (which includes the change of water and assist in replacement of plants and livestock where required).

Makerspace

• Prepare materials and tools required for makerspace recess activities and workshops
• Manage and maintain makerspace equipment, including 3D printers, digital cutters and other tools.
• Provide technical support and assistance to makerspace users regarding equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment within the makerspace.

Others

• Support in miscellaneous administrative school matters required by the HOD/LH Science/School Admin.
• May also be deployed to help other departments in the school or school events/activities, should the need arise.