Lab Resource Support Staff

GAIN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GAIN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking a Science Lab Assistant to support teachers with laboratory activities, prepare resources, and manage science materials within a school setting.

You will maintain lab resources, support STEM initiatives, and assist with safety briefings and academic programmes, working both independently and as part of a team. Fluency in English and strong organisational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Nitec or Higher Nitec in science or related field.
• At least one year experience assisting HOD-Science.
• Experience supporting science programmes and STEM projects.
• Experience creating digital resources (PowerPoint presentations/videos).
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Good interpersonal, communication, planning and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• First aid certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and learning support to teachers, e.g., prepare resources for science laboratory activities and enrichment programmes.
• Label and record science teaching materials and lab resources; maintain loan records.
• Pack and organise resources in Science Rooms; keep rooms clean and conducive for lessons.
• Ensure lab equipment and specimens are in good condition; conduct stock-take at least twice a year.
• Ensure proper disposal of waste materials and check safety devices are working.
• Provide administrative/logistical support for science competitions and programmes, survey results, and distribution of materials.
• Assist in safety briefings such as Laboratory Safety and equipment awareness.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school.

Skills

Lab assistance

PowerPoint

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Nitec / Higher Nitec in science or related field

Job description

Contract Period

29 Dec 2026 to 28 December 2027 with an option to extend for a further period of 1 year

Working Hours

• Mon – Thu: 7.30am to 4.30pm, inclusive of 0.5 hr lunch break
• Fri: 7.30am to 4.00pm, inclusive of 0.5 hr lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Scope of Services

• 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 logbook.
• 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 pupils etc.
• Assist in carrying out safety briefings such as Laboratory Safety, equipment awareness (e.g. Microscopes).
• Any other duties assigned by the school

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.
• Fluent inwritten and spoken English.
• Goodinterpersonal, communication, planning and analytical skills.
• Has experienceworking 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