Lab Assistant |School |Dover Rd

WSH Experts Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WSH Experts Pte Ltd is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support school science labs by preparing materials, setting up experiments, and assisting teachers during demonstrations.

You will maintain cleanliness, manage inventory, assist with safety measures and waste disposal, and coordinate with vendors for garden and hydroponic projects.

This role requires meticulousness, teamwork, and adherence to safety guidelines; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, apparatus, and specimens for science lessons.
• Set up and test experimental apparatus before lessons to ensure functionality and safety.
• Assist teachers in conducting practical lessons, demonstrations, and science experiments.
• Dismantle and clean up after experiments, ensuring all equipment is properly stored.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of laboratories, preparation rooms, and storage areas.
• Clean and wash laboratory apparatus, glassware, and equipment after use.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are well-maintained and in working condition.
• Assist in regular pest control, ventilation, and general upkeep of laboratory areas.
• Keep Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals and ensure proper labelling of bottles and containers.
• Assist in the safe storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals and biological waste.
• Maintain inventory of science apparatus, chemicals, and consumables.
• Conduct stock-taking and update inventory records regularly.
• Prepare and propose procurement of science materials and equipment to HOD Science/ LH Science.
• Receive and verify delivery of items ordered and ensure proper storage.
• Maintain life stocks such as plants and other living specimens used in science lessons.
• Maintain and monitor the operations of hydroponic system, support the upkeep of garden green spaces through working closely with engaged landscaping company.
• Collect plant specimens from the garden or hydroponic system for science experiments.
• Assist teachers in preparing materials for environmental activities.
• Coordinate with garden vendors for specimen collection and garden maintenance.

Job description

Job Description

The Services required are set out as follows:

Laboratory Preparation and Setup

Prepare materials, apparatus, and/ specimens for science lessons.

Set up and test experimental apparatus before lessons to ensure functionality and safety.

Assist teachers in conducting practical lessons, demonstrations, and science experiments.

Dismantle and clean up after experiments, ensuring all equipment is properly stored.

Laboratory Maintenance and Housekeeping

Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of laboratories, preparation rooms, and storage areas.

Clean and wash laboratory apparatus, glassware, and equipment after use.

Ensure that equipment and facilities are well-maintained and in working condition.

Assist in regular pest control, ventilation, and general upkeep of laboratory areas.

Safety and Compliance

Ensure compliance with safety guidelines.

Keep Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals and ensure proper labelling of bottles and containers.

Assist in the safe storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals and biological waste.

Inventory and Resource Management

Maintain inventory of science apparatus, chemicals, and consumables.

Conduct stock-taking and update inventory records regularly.

Prepare and propose procurement of science materials and equipment to HOD Science/ LH Science.

Receive and verify delivery of items ordered and ensure proper storage.

Support for Green Environment Initiatives

Maintain life stocks such as plants and other living specimens used in science lessons.

Maintain and monitor the operations of hydroponic system, support the upkeep of garden green spaces through working closely with engaged landscaping company.

Collect plant specimens from the garden or hydroponic system for science experiments.

Assist teachers in preparing materials for environmental activities.

Coordinate with garden vendors for specimen collection and garden maintenance.