Science Laboratory Assistant

HORIZON GLOBAL SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Singapore is seeking full-time staff for science laboratory support and preparation. The role involves assisting teachers during laboratory lessons and eco-garden activities. Candidates should have a secondary qualification or relevant experience. Working hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from morning to early afternoon, with no requirements during weekends or public holidays. The position offers the possibility of extension beyond the initial contract period.

Qualifications

• Secondary qualification; GCE ‘N’ Level preferred (not mandatory if relevant experience).

Responsibilities

• Prepare science resources, apparatus, and materials for lessons/experiments.
• Assist teachers during laboratory lessons according to timetable.
• Clean, tidy and organise laboratory after lessons.
• Assist teachers in eco-trails, hydroponics, Farmbot and related activities.
• Track and manage loan records for science items.

Job description

Ang Mo Kio Primary School

📍 Location: 20 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, Singapore 569920
📅 Contract Period: 01 March 2026 – 28 February 2027
♻ Option to Extend: 01 March 2027 – 28 February 2028
👥 Employment Type: Full-Time (Manpower Services)

⏰ Hours of Deployment

🕒 Working Schedule

• Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (incl. 30 min lunch)
• Thu (extended): 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (incl. 30 min lunch)

📌 Notes

• Not required on Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays

🏫 School Operating Context

• Single-session school operating 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. daily
• During term breaks (Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec), personnel may undertake administrative support duties

Key Responsibilities

🔬 Science Laboratory Support & Preparation

• Prepare science resources, apparatus, and materials for lessons/experiments
• Assist teachers during laboratory lessons according to timetable
• Clean, tidy and organise laboratory after lessons
• Store, clean and maintain science resources after use

🌱 Eco-Garden, Farmbot & Learning Trails Support

• Assist teachers in eco-trails, hydroponics, Farmbot (robotic farming) and related activities
• Support preparation of teaching aids and learning materials for eco-garden
• Facilitate experiential learning for students in environmental/science domains

📁 Administrative, Resource & IT Support

• Track and manage loan records for science items (sign-out/sign-in system)
• Print, collate and laminate worksheets, teaching aids and posters
• Receive deliveries from MOE HQ/vendors (e.g., NParks) and deliver items to labs
• Support simple IT set-up for lessons (projectors, iPad carts, etc.)
• Conduct stocktake twice annually
• Assist with issuance/collection of desk copies and resources
• Provide administrative support during school term breaks (phone/walk-in enquiries)
• Perform other duties assigned by HOD/Level Head/teachers

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

🎓 Education

• Secondary qualification; GCE ‘N’ Level preferred (not mandatory if relevant experience)