Part Time Science Lab Assistant - Serangoon

GAIN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable employment service in Singapore is looking for a Laboratory Assistant to maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment in a primary school. The role involves aiding science teachers during lessons and ensuring all lab equipment is operational and safe. Candidates should have experience in science labs and be proficient in English. This is a part-time position with flexible working hours based on school terms.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment.
• Ability to aid teachers during laboratory lessons.
• Skills in reporting and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean and tidy laboratory environment.
• Ensure all equipment is safe and operational.
• Aid teachers in preparing resources for laboratory lessons.

Skills

Experience working at Science Labs in Primary Schools

Fluent in English

Ability to use phone message apps and emails

Job description

Overview

Contract Period: From 1 Jan 2026 to 15 Nov 2026

Working hours during School Term:

• Monadays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 8:00am to 1:30pm, inclusive of 0.5 hr break (5 hours per day, 3 days/15 hours a week)
• 15 hours work-wekk may be deployed flexibly, but still limited to the 3 working days per week
• Deployment hours is capped at 15 hours weekly
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays and school holidays (including March, June and September breaks) / Events / Activities

Scope of Services:

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean and tidy laboratory environment.
• Ensure that all apparatus and equipment are safe and clean for use.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, apparatus, materials and specimens in good working condition.
• Report all faulty machines and equipment immediately, and display an “Out of Order” sign prominently on the machines/equipment.
• Ensure that all glass apparatus or breakages are disposed of appropriately.
• Ensure that Bunsen burners and high risk items (data loggers and microscopes) are properly kept and under lock and key.
• Inspect Bunsen burners to ensure they are in good condition.
• Keep a stock book and breakage record to indicate necessary replacement.
• Check and replenish first aid supplies.
• Aid Science teachers in preparing resources for laboratory lessons.
• Aid Science teachers during laboratory lessons, when required.
• Aid Science teachers with the clearing up after laboratory lessons, when required.
• Any other work assigned by the Science HOD.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Has experience working at Science Labs in Primary Schools.
• Can speak, write and understand English
• Should preferably be able to use phone message apps and emails.