Science Laboratory Technical Officer cum Operational Support Staff

IET Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

IET Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a proactive Science Lab Technical Officer cum Operational Support Staff to support the school's Science Department and handle administrative and reception duties during downtime.

You will assist teachers with lab setup and maintenance, manage visitors, mail, and general office tasks, while upholding safety standards and orderly operations across the campus.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in setting up and clearing experiment equipment before and after classes.
• Prepare, arrange, and organize lab equipment, specimens, and teaching resources.
• Conduct regular checks to ensure lab equipment is functional and report faults.
• Uphold strict safety standards and proper lab housekeeping.
• Reception & visitor management during downtime: welcome visitors, answer inquiries, and guide visitors.
• Handle mail, courier and record incoming/outgoing packages.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies and keep reception areas organized.
• Pack, label, and document office supplies and event materials.
• Assist with basic cleaning of General Office and pantry areas.

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, reliable, and organized Science Lab Technical Officer cum Operational Support Staff to support our school's Science Department operations and assist with administrative and reception duties during downtime.

Key Responsibilities

1. Science Laboratory Support & Maintenance

• Assist teachers in setting up and clearing experiment equipment and lesson materials before and after classes.

• Prepare, arrange, and organize lab equipment, specimens, and teaching resources.

• Conduct regular checks to ensure lab equipment is functional and maintained; report faulty or damaged items for repair or replacement.

• Uphold strict safety standards and ensure proper lab practices/housekeeping are followed.

2. General Office & Operational Support

(During laboratory downtime, assembly, recess, and dismissal times)

• Reception & Visitor Management: Welcome visitors/parents, handle walk-in inquiries, monitor visitor access, and guide visitors to appropriate departments.

• Mail & Courier Handling: Receive, sort, distribute, and record incoming/outgoing mail and packages.

• Office Administration: Maintain inventory of office supplies, keep reception/pantry areas organized, and handle student/parent inquiries.

• Packing & Logistics: Sort, pack, label, and document office supplies, materials, or event materials.

• General Cleaning: Assist with basic sweeping, mopping, trash disposal, and sanitizing high-touch surfaces in the General Office and pantry area.