Science Lab Assistant |School |Serangoon

WSH EXPERTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WSH EXPERTS PTE. LTD. seeks a dedicated Laboratory Assistant to support science lessons by preparing materials and setting up experiments, and to assist teachers during practical activities and demonstrations.

You will help maintain clean laboratories, handle equipment upkeep, follow safety guidelines, manage inventory, and contribute to environmental initiatives such as hydroponic systems and garden spaces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, apparatus, and specimens for science lessons and annual practical test.
• Set up and test experimental apparatus before lessons to ensure functionality and safety.
• Assist teachers in conducting practical lessons, practical test, demonstrations, and science experiments.
• Dismantle and clean up after science laboratory lessons, ensuring all equipment are properly stored.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of laboratories, preparation rooms, and storage areas.
• Clean and wash laboratory apparatus, glassware, and equipment after use.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are well-maintained and in working condition.
• Assist in regular pest control, ventilation, and general upkeep of laboratory areas.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Keep Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals and ensure proper labelling of bottles and containers.
• Assist in the safe storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals and biological waste.
• Conduct simple stock-taking and update inventory records regularly.
• Prepare and propose procurement of science materials and equipment to HOD Science/ LH Science.
• Receive and verify delivery of items ordered and ensure proper storage.
• Maintain life stocks such as plants and other living specimens used in science lessons.
• Maintain and monitor the operations of indoor hydroponic system, support the upkeep of garden green spaces.
• Assist teachers in preparing materials for teaching and learning/ recess programme activities

Job description

1. Laboratory Preparation and Setup

• Prepare materials, apparatus, and/ specimens for science lessons and annual practical test.
• Set up and test experimental apparatus before lessons to ensure functionality and safety.
• Assist teachers in conducting practical lessons, practical test, demonstrations, and science experiments.
• Dismantle and clean up after science laboratory lessons, ensuring all equipment are properly stored.

2. Laboratory Maintenance and Housekeeping

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of laboratories, preparation rooms, and storage areas.
• Clean and wash laboratory apparatus, glassware, and equipment after use.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are well-maintained and in working condition.
• Assist in regular pest control, ventilation, and general upkeep of laboratory areas.

3. Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Keep Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals and ensure proper labelling of bottles and containers.
• Assist in the safe storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals and biological waste.

4. Inventory and Resource Management

• Conduct simple stock-taking and update inventory records regularly.
• Prepare and propose procurement of science materials and equipment to HOD Science/ LH Science.
• Receive and verify delivery of items ordered and ensure proper storage.

5. Support for Green Environment/ Science department Initiatives

• Maintain life stocks such as plants and other living specimens used in science lessons.
• Maintain and monitor the operations of indoor hydroponic system, support the upkeep of garden green spaces.
• Assist teachers in preparing materials for teaching and learning/ recess programme activities