Laboratory Officer (Temp)

RAFFLES INSTITUTION; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

RAFFLES INSTITUTION is seeking a diligent Lab Assistant to support Biology, Chemistry and Physics labs. You will perform housekeeping, prepare simple solutions, and ensure equipment is clean, safe and ready for classes.

You will maintain records, assist with stock control, and help staff and students by providing practical technical support and sharing best lab practices.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures and safety rules.
• Good hand-eye coordination and ability to use standard technical equipment accurately.
• Able to learn and apply practical techniques to support lab users.
• Able to perform simple maintenance, calibration and repair of minor faults in lab apparatus, equipment and instruments.
• Excellent housekeeping and lab maintenance skills.
• Able to read and understand written instructions.
• Able to work independently and in a team with a positive attitude.
• Able to adapt to Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Research environments.
• Have a high level of accuracy and a good eye for details.
• Able to maintain records and inventories.
• Competent in computer skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate and share good lab practices with other lab staff.
• Good organization and time management skills and able to work on tight deadlines, multiple tasks and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Performing house-keeping duties and ensuring general maintenance of the assigned labs, store and preparation rooms for a clean and safe working environment
• Ensuring that standard lab instruments, equipment, glassware and apparatus are well-maintained and in good working condition
• Carrying out routine lab procedures such preparation of simple chemical solutions and culture media
• Performing setup and clean-up of lab supplies, apparatus and equipment for scheduled lab activities
• Ensuring sufficient supplies for scheduled lab activities, and replenishing laboratory chemicals and replacing apparatus when required
• Issuing and retrieving apparatus and teaching materials as directed
• Carrying out simple maintenance, calibration and repair of minor faults in lab apparatus, equipment and instruments
• Performing stock-take and updating of stock cards and electronic inventory lists as directed
• Maintaining and updating relevant lab records (e.g. loan books) and carrying out simple data entry
• Conducting lab safety inspections and maintaining lab safety equipment as directed
• Any other duties assigned by the school

Skills

Lab safety knowledge

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Data entry

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Organization & time management

Tools

Standard lab equipment

Job description

Job Description

1. Performing house-keeping duties and ensuring general maintenance of the assigned labs, store and preparation rooms for a clean and safe working environment
2. Ensuring that standard lab instruments, equipment, glassware and apparatus are well-maintained and in good working condition
3. Carrying out routine lab procedures such preparation of simple chemical solutions and culture media
4. Performing setup and clean-up of lab supplies, apparatus and equipment for scheduled lab activities
5. Ensuring sufficient supplies for scheduled lab activities, and replenishing laboratory chemicals and replacing apparatus when required
6. Issuing and retrieving apparatus and teaching materials as directed
7. Carrying out simple maintenance, calibration and repair of minor faults in lab apparatus, equipment and instruments
8. Performing stock-take and updating of stock cards and electronic inventory lists as directed
9. Maintaining and updating relevant lab records (e.g. loan books) and carrying out simple data entry
10. Conducting lab safety inspections and maintaining lab safety equipment as directed
11. Any other duties assigned by the school

Job Requirements

• Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures including lab rules and regulations
• Good hand-and-eye coordination and the ability to use standard technical equipment with accuracy
• Able to learn new specific, practical techniques and apply this knowledge to provide technical support for lab users
• Able to perform simple maintenance, calibration and repair of minor faults in lab apparatus, equipment and instruments
• Excellent housekeeping and lab maintenance skills
• Able to read and understand written instructions
• Able to work independently and in a team with a positive attitude
• Able to adapt to different working environments (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Research)
• Have a high level of accuracy and a good eye for details
• Able to maintain records and inventories
• Competent in computer skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Able to demonstrate and share good lab practices with other lab staff
• Good organization and time management skills and able to work on tight deadlines, multiple tasks and under pressure