Science Lab Assistant (Multiple Schools)

V-SWIFT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

V-SWIFT PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Science Lab Assistant to support classroom science activities. You will maintain a safe, clean laboratory and ensure equipment and specimens are ready for use.

You will help teachers prepare lessons, report faulty equipment, manage stock records, and assist with lesson clean-up. Proficiency in English and basic computer skills are required, with prior lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a science laboratory environment, preferably in a primary school setting.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Basic digital literacy, including ability to use a computer for administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and tidy laboratory at all times.
• Report faulty machines and display an "Out of Order" sign on affected items.
• Dispose of broken glassware per safety regulations and procedures.
• Inspect Bunsen burners and high-risk items and secure them after use.
• Maintain an up-to-date stock book and flag replacements to supervisor.
• Check and replenish first aid supplies regularly.
• Assist Science teachers with lesson prep and post-lesson cleanup.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Science Head of Department (HOD).

Skills

Prior experience in science lab

Proficiency in English

Basic digital literacy

Job description

Science Lab Assistant

Main duties to include butnot limited to:

i(i) Maintain asafe, clean and tidy laboratory environment at all times, ensuring allapparatus, equipment, materials and specimens are in good working condition andready for use.

i(ii) Promptlyreport faulty machines and equipment to the relevant supervisor and display an"Out of Order" sign on affected items until rectified.

i(iii) Ensureproper disposal of broken glassware and other breakages in accordance withprevailing safety procedures and regulations.

i(iv) Conductregular inspection of Bunsen burners and high-risk items (e.g. data loggers andmicroscopes) to ensure they are in good working condition and secure them underlock and key after use.

i(v) Maintain anup-to-date stock book and breakage record and highlight items requiringreplacement to the relevant supervisor in a timely manner.

i(vi) Check andreplenish first aid supplies at regular intervals to ensure adequate stocklevels are always maintained.

i(vii) AssistScience teachers in the preparation for the conduct of lessons and post-lessonclearing of laboratory equipment/apparatus as and when required.

i(viii) Performany other duties as assigned by the Science Head of Department (HOD).

The Personnel shall have thefollowing qualifications, skills and experience:

i(i) Priorexperience working in a Science laboratory environment, preferably in a primaryschool setting.

i(ii) Proficiencyin written and spoken English.

i(iii) Basicdigital literacy, including the ability to use a computer for administrativetasks