Science Lab Assistant #Ubi

Greensafe International Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational services company in Singapore is seeking a Science Laboratory Assistant to support classroom learning. Responsibilities include preparing lab equipment, maintaining cleanliness in the science labs, and assisting teachers. Candidates should have GCE 'O' Level or equivalent and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Team players with good communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• GCE 'O' Level or equivalent qualification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and teaching aids for experiments.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the Science labs.
• Support after-school program by preparing teaching resources.
• Assist in science activities and administrative tasks.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Team player

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Resourceful in preparing teaching aids

Meticulous and pro-active

Willing to learn with a positive attitude

Education

GCE ’O’ Level or equivalent

Job description

Working Hours

• Mondays to Fridays, 7:00 am to 4:00pm, inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break and also applicable to school holidays.

Requirement

• GCE ’O’ Level or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be a team player
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to multi-task and work independently
• Preferably have relevant experience and knowledge working as a Science Laboratory Assistant in a primary school environment and/or Skills
• Resourceful to prepare teaching and learning aids using existing materials, for students to explore during laboratory work, leading to cost savings
• Meticulous, pro‑active, a keen eye for details e.g designing learning aids for students that must be age appropriate and keeping in mind students’ safety
• Willing to learn with a positive attitude, flexible, open to suggestions and ideas

Key Responsibilities

Daily Duty

• Preparation of equipment and / or teaching and learning aids for experiments conducted by teachers and students from Primary 3 to Primary 6
• Replenishing items that are consumed e.g. limewater, iodine, paper towels, hand soap
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of all three Science labs and preparation rooms and science equipment
• Maintain the Science garden e.g. Basic planting and maintenance, daily watering of plants and clearing of stagnant water in flower pots etc
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the hydroponic area. E.g. prepare, wash and clean the hydroponic beds before and after each cycle of planting and harvesting
• Ensure the laboratory is well‑stocked and resourced and that everything is clearly and correctly labelled

After-school programme Support

• Prepare teaching resources and equipment required for CCA and E2K sessions weekly.

Other Duties

• Prepare teaching resources for teachers and department head. E.g lamination of posters, data entry, scanning of pictures for worksheets
• Check, count and sort Science magazines according to class register numbers for distribution
• Maintaining the equipment e.g. microscopes in the Science Labs are in good working order
• Assisting the Head of Department and Subject Head to liaise with vendors.
• Assisting in science activities e.g. science week activities and other adhoc administrative activities such as keying in of inventory items.
• Assisting science teachers in conducting laboratory activities.
• Any other duties as assigned by Head of Department / Level Head / teacher-in-charge.