Science Laboratory Support Officer

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

Job summary

A reputable primary school in Singapore is seeking a laboratory support staff member to assist with preparations for science lessons, support teachers, and maintain laboratory facilities. Candidates should possess good communication skills and ideally have at least a year of relevant experience in a lab environment. Duties include setting up materials, monitoring experiments, and conducting safety reviews. This role offers a 5-day work week with no duties on weekends and public holidays, ensuring work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Candidates without formal qualifications but with relevant experience may be considered.
• Preferred at least 1 year experience in a laboratory or clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up materials for experiments.
• Support teachers during practical lessons.
• Monitor experiments to ensure smooth execution.
• Conduct safety reviews and recommend improvements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of labs.
• Assist with inventory records and lesson preparation.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Basic ICT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Lab experience

Education

GCE ‘N’ or ‘O’ Level

Job description

🏫 Organisation

Sengkang Green Primary School
📍 15 Fernvale Road, Singapore 797636

📅 Contract Duration

📌 Contract Period: 1 February 2026 – 31 December 2026
🔁 Option to Extend: 1 year (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027), subject to Authority’s discretion

⏰ Working Hours

🗓 5-day work week

• 🕗 Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri: 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
  (Inclusive of 30-minute lunch break)

• 🕗 Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

🚫 No service required on:

• Saturdays & Sundays

• Gazetted Public Holidays

• June & December School Holidays

🔬 Key Responsibilities

🧪 Lab Support Services

• 🔧 Prepare and set up materials, apparatus, and equipment for experiments and performance tasks

• 👩🏫 Support teachers during practical lessons and assist with troubleshooting

• 👀 Monitor experiments during lessons to ensure smooth execution

• ⚠️ Conduct lab safety reviews once every 6 months and recommend improvements

• 🛒 Assist in purchasing learning materials and science resources

🛠️ Lab Maintenance & Resource Management

• 📅 Monitor usage schedules of science rooms

• 📦 Assist in procurement of science equipment and instruments

• 🔍 Maintain science equipment, apparatus, and inventory records

• 📚 Assist teachers with lesson preparation when required

• 🌱 Maintain:

  • Science laboratories

  • Hydroponics areas

  • Discovery Haven

  • Pond

  • Outdoor learning spaces (Level 3)

  • Learning spaces & showcases

• 🐟 Care for living organisms (e.g. fish, insects)

• 🧹 Ensure cleanliness and proper organisation of labs and equipment

• 💡 Improve lab setup to enhance students’ learning experience

🗂️ Other Duties

• 📌 Perform duties assigned by Principal, Vice-Principal, or HOD (Science)

• 🌿 Assist teachers in Green Sparks Club (CCA) activities every Thursday

• 🏆 Support competitions, training, and school science activities

• 🏢 Assist General Office with administrative duties during:

  • School holidays

  • Days without student lessons

🎓 Qualifications

• 📘 GCE ‘N’ or ‘O’ Level preferred

• ✔️ Candidates without formal qualifications but with relevant experience may be considered

🧠 Skills & Experience

• 🤝 Good interpersonal and communication skills

• 🧪 Preferably at least 1 year experience in a laboratory or clinical environment

• 💻 Basic ICT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)