Science Laboratory Attendant (Serangoon Area-Junior College)

SUNNYHILL ACE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNNYHILL ACE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Laboratory Logistics & Preparation Support role to assist daily Science Practical lessons with setup, cleaning and safe handling of reagents. The position supports STEM instructors and ensures secure, organized lab spaces.

The ideal candidate has basic English reading/writing skills, is physically capable of handling laboratory chemicals, and brings at least 1 year of lab experience. This is a full-time on-site role in an academic setting.

Qualifications

• Must read and write basic English to read labels and instructions.
• Willing and able to handle laboratory chemicals safely, including acids and bases.
• At least 1 year of hands-on laboratory experience preferred.
• Industrious, meticulous, independent and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Set up laboratory apparatus and reagents for daily science lessons.
• Wash, sterilize and store glassware and equipment after class.
• Provide baseline operational support to campus STEM instructors.
• Open/close lab doors to maintain facility safety and security.
• Maintain cleanliness of laboratory spaces and prep areas.
• Perform general cleaning across school premises as directed.

Skills

Lab safety awareness

Chemicals handling

Attention to detail

Independent work

English reading/writing

Education

Primary School Education

Job description

Working Hours & Shifts

Standard Weekly Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 8:00 AM to 5:15 PM (inclusive of a 45-minute lunch break). Wednesdays: 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM (inclusive of a 45-minute lunch break). Flexible Alternative: If you prefer a 30-minute lunch break, daily working hours can be shortened by 15 minutes.

Examination Period Requirement: Must be able to start early shifts at 7:00 AM during school examination blocks. Time-off-in-lieu will be credited for extra hours rendered beyond standard limits.

Rest Days: Off on Saturdays, Sundays, and all gazetted public holidays.

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

• 1. Laboratory Logistics & Preparation Support
  
  
  
  • Assist in setting out laboratory apparatus, science equipment, and chemical reagents needed for daily Science Practical lessons and experiments.
  
  
  • Wash, clean, sterilize, and properly store delicate science laboratory glassware, apparatus, and materials after class use.
  
  
  • Provide baseline operational support to campus STEM instructors and science educators.
  
  
  
  


• 2. Facilities Security & Sanitation
  
  
  
  • Manage daily morning opening and evening locking routines for science laboratory doors and windows to maintain complete facility safety and security.
  
  
  • Maintain excellent general tidiness and strict cleanliness across all laboratory workspaces, equipment countertops, and prep areas.
  
  
  • Perform general cleaning routines across assigned school premises zones as directed by supervisors.
  
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• Education: Minimum Primary School Education; must be able to read and write in simple English to read chemical labels and instructions safely.


• Technical Skill: Must be willing and physically able to handle laboratory chemicals safely, including acids and bases.


• Domain Knowledge: General basic understanding of school science laboratory safety protocols is required.


• Experience: Highly prefer candidates with at least 1 year of hands‑on experience working inside a science laboratory environment, ideally within a Junior College or Secondary School setting.


• Personal Attributes: Industrious, meticulous, independent, and highly responsible.