STEM Instructor (Laboratory)

ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Singapore seeks a STEM Instructor (Laboratory) to assist teaching staff with laboratory activities primarily for IB Biology. The ideal candidate will manage the science laboratories, ensuring safety and maintenance, and must possess a Diploma in science-related courses. Experience in laboratory settings is expected. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to student learning in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Be a person of integrity with a positive and enthusiastic outlook.
• Have some years of relevant experience.
• Possess at least a Diploma in science-related courses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and tidy laboratory environment.
• Ensure chemicals are labelled properly.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus in good working condition.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of specialist resources.

Skills

Integrity

Positive outlook

Experience in laboratory management

Education

Diploma in science-related courses (preferably Biology)

Job description

Overview

We invite applications for the position of STEM Instructor (Laboratory) to assist our teaching staff in science laboratory activities, in particular for IB Biology, and to manage and maintain the science laboratories in good order.

Qualifications

1. Be a person of integrity with a positive and enthusiastic outlook
2. Have some years of relevant experience
3. Possess at least a Diploma in science‑related (preferably Biology) courses and is expected to perform the following duties:

Duties

• General duties e.g. maintain a safe and tidy laboratory environment and ensure chemicals are labelled properly in accordance to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
• Routine duties e.g. maintain laboratory equipment, apparatus, PPE, materials and specimens in good working condition, set up relevant apparatus for students’ experiments and clean apparatus and bench tops in the laboratories.
• Specialised duties e.g. contribute to the design, development and maintenance of specialist resources and extended essays, support teachers in ensuring the availability of suitable materials and equipment, helping to compile orders and liaising or negotiating with suppliers.
• Duties during school holidays:
  • Inspect gas and water taps
  • Treat bench tops such as painting of fittings and equipment
  • Check the contents of cupboards and lockers
  • Inspect and overhaul apparatus
  • Overhaul chemical and biological stocks
• Other Duties:
  • Prepare an inventory of stocks annually and submit to Head of Department/Subject Head for checking by the end of every semester.
  • Attend courses and read appropriate publications to upgrade skills relevant to the job and keep abreast with health and safety requirements and with developments in practical science.