Science Laboratory Assistant Cum Admin Assistant |School |Jurong East

WSH Experts Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WSH Experts Pte Ltd is seeking a School Operations Assistant to support Science labs and general office functions in a school environment. The role covers laboratory preparation, inventory management, safety compliance, and frontline reception to ensure smooth daily operations.

You will collaborate with teachers, leaders, and staff to deliver reliable administrative and logistical support for student activities and events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and clear lab apparatus, materials for Science lessons.
• Assist teachers in preparing materials for practical investigations and STEM activities.
• Keep laboratories clean, organized, and ready for use.
• Maintain inventory of lab equipment, consumables, and teaching resources.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish supplies.
• Organize and store equipment, materials, and chemicals.
• Conduct routine checks on lab equipment and facilities.
• Report faulty equipment and coordinate repairs.
• Support bi-annual stock-taking and resource audits.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of materials and chemicals.
• Check safety equipment and report hazards promptly.
• Greet parents, visitors, vendors at the General Office.
• Answer enquiries by phone, email, and in person.
• Coordinate visitor registration and security procedures.
• Assist with data entry, filing, and record-keeping.
• Prepare simple reports, letters, and documents as required.
• Provide logistical support for school programs and events.
• Share information with staff, parents, and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teachers, leaders, and operations staff.
• Respond promptly to requests with solutions-oriented support.
• Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by School Leaders or Heads of Department.
• Support safe, organized lab and classroom operations.
• Deliver courteous frontline service at the General Office.
• Contribute to positive student and parent experiences.

Job description

A. Science Laboratory Support

• Laboratory Preparation and Support
  • Prepare, set up, and clear laboratory apparatus, materials, and resources for Science lessons and activities.
  • Assist teachers in preparing materials for practical investigations, demonstrations, and STEM-related programmes.
  • Ensure laboratories and preparation areas are clean, organised, and ready for use.
• Inventory and Resource Management
  • Maintain an accurate inventory of laboratory equipment, consumables, and teaching resources.
  • Monitor stock levels and facilitate the replenishment of supplies.
  • Organise and store equipment, materials, and chemicals systematically.
• Laboratory Maintenance
  • Conduct routine checks on laboratory equipment and facilities.
  • Report faulty equipment and coordinate maintenance or repairs where necessary.
  • Support bi-annual stock-taking and resource audits.
• Safety and Compliance
  • Adhere to laboratory safety procedures and guidelines.
  • Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of laboratory materials and chemicals.
  • Conduct regular checks of safety equipment and report hazards promptly.

B. General Office Operations Support

• Reception and Frontline Services
  • Serve as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, vendors, and stakeholders.
  • Manage enquiries professionally through face-to-face, telephone, and email communication.
  • Facilitate visitor registration and ensure compliance with school security procedures.
• Administrative Support
  • Assist in managing correspondence, filing, documentation, and record-keeping.
  • Support administrative processes such as data entry, scheduling, and appointment coordination.
  • Prepare simple reports, letters, forms, and documents as required.
• School Operations Support
  • Provide logistical support for school programmes, events, meetings, and activities.
  • Support the dissemination of information to staff, parents, and external stakeholders.

C. Departmental and School-wide Support

• Programme Support
  • Support Science Department & Environment Education Strategic Foci Team’s programmes such as EE LLP, GEM+, STEM activities, exhibitions, learning journeys, and enrichment programmes.
  • Assist in school events, open houses, parent engagement activities, and special projects.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Work closely with teachers, school leaders, operations staff, and external vendors.
  • Respond promptly to requests and provide solutions-oriented support.
  • Maintain professional and positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Other Duties
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the School Leaders, Operations Manager, or Heads of Department in support of school operations.

Expected Outcomes

• The Science and School Operations Assistant will: ensure Science lessons and programmes are supported effectively through timely laboratory preparation and resource management.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and conducive laboratory environment.
• Deliver professional and efficient frontline customer service at the General Office.
• Support smooth school operations through reliable administrative and logistical assistance.
• Contribute positively to the overall experience of students, staff, parents, and visitors.