Science Lab Assistant #Fernvale

GREENSAFE INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational support company in Singapore is seeking a Lab Support professional to assist in lab activities and ensure smooth experiments. Responsibilities include setting up materials for practicals, conducting safety reviews, and maintaining lab cleanliness. Candidates should have at least a GCE N or O Levels, good interpersonal skills, and prefer some experience in laboratory or clinical environments. This role involves teamwork and collaboration with teachers to enhance the students’ learning experiences.

Qualifications

• GCE N or O Levels. Those without the relevant qualifications but with experience may also be considered.
• Preferably with at least 1 year of working experience in Laboratory or Clinical environment.
• Basic knowledge of ICT skills – using Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and set up of materials for day-to-day experiments.
• Ensure all practicals/experiments run smoothly and assist teachers as needed.
• Conduct a safety review of labs every 6 months and suggest improvements.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Basic ICT skills

Education

GCE N or O Levels

Job description

Working Hours

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 8:00 am to 2.30 pm, inclusive of 30 min lunch break
• Thursdays: 8.00 am to 5 pm
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays
• Services not required for June Holiday and December Holiday.

Qualification

• GCE N or O Levels . Those without the relevant qualifications but with experience may also be considered.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Preferrably with at least 1 years of working experience in Laboratory or Clinical environment
• Basic knowledge of ICT skills – using of Microsoft word, excel or powerpoint

Key Roles

Lab Support Services

• Assist in the preparation and set up of materials, apparatus and equipment for day to day experiments and for performance tasks.
• Ensure all practicals/experiments that take place in the labs run smoothly. Assist teachers to trouble-shoot where possible. Check on practicals/experiments once in a while when lessons are ongoing.
• Conduct safety review of labs under his or her charge once every 6 months and suggest recommendations to HOD to improve lab safety.
• Work with Science Level Representatives to purchase learning materials and/or resources outside of school during working hours

Lab Maintenance

• Monitoring schedule of teachers coming in and out of the science rooms.
• Assist in procurement of science equipment & instrument.
• Maintain science equipment and apparatus in the lab.
• Maintain inventory record of science lab equipment.
• Assist science teachers in lesson preparation (when necessary).
• Assist in the maintenance and safety of the science labs, hydroponics, Discovery Haven, pond, outdoor spaces at level 3, learning spaces & showcases
• Assist in the maintenance of living organisms in the lab (e.g. insects, fish etc)
• Support Science Department, to share experiences with HOD and teachers in the planning practical schedule and experiments requirement to enhance students’ experience.
• Maintain the cleanliness of equipment, laboratories and/or learning spaces
• Make improvements to the setup of the lab to enhance the learning experience of the students.

Other Duties

• Any other duties assigned by Principal, Vice-Principal and HOD/Science deemed necessary.
• Assist teachers in running Green Sparks Club (CCA) activities (every Thursdays) and/or competitions /training.
• Assist in General office in administrative work during school holidays and when required, and on days when there are no lessons for students.