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Assistant Science Laboratory Technician
Contract Period: 1 January 2026 to 15 November 2026
(Note: Actual work contract will follow the dates above as per the Letter of Acceptance.)

• Full-time employment at the school, 42.5 hours per week (both school term and school holidays).

• Monday to Friday: Daily end time includes a 30-minute to 1-hour lunch break (arrangement can be discussed with the reporting officer).

• Work hours may be adjusted by the school to meet operational needs.

• Saturdays, Sundays, and gazetted public holidays: No work required.

The Assistant Science Laboratory Technician will support daily operations in the Science Laboratory. Key responsibilities include:

i) Daily Routine Duties

• Opening and closing laboratory doors and windows at the start and end of the day.

• Ensuring gas taps/valves and fans are switched off after each practical session.

• Maintaining general cleanliness of laboratories, including clearing bins, cleaning sinks, wiping benches and shelves, cleaning drawers/cupboards and retort stands, and returning reagent bottles to their proper places.

ii) Laboratory Assistance

• Assist laboratory technicians in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Lower Secondary Science:

  • Setting up apparatus before practical lessons and practical exams.

  • Clearing and cleaning apparatus after practical lessons.

  • Drying apparatus after washing and returning to proper storage.

  • Filling empty distilled water and diluted bench reagents on students’ benches.

  • Cutting and dispensing fresh ingredients to students.

  • Pouring/weighing chemicals in vials and dispensing to students for practicals/exams.

  • Conducting inventory checks.

  • Labelling vials and beakers for chemicals/specimens.

  • Maintaining physics apparatus (e.g., batteries for electronic gadgets).

  • Being ready in the preparation room to assist during practical sessions if necessary.

iii) Additional Duties

• Assist the Head of Department (HOD) with tasks as assigned.

• Involved in GCE O Level Science practical exam preparation and post-practical exam clearing and washing.

The Personnel shall minimally possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Educational Qualification: GCE O Level or equivalent.

• Experience: 2 or more years of relevant work experience as an Assistant Laboratory Technician preferred (must be included in CV).

• Pleasant personality with the ability to converse fluently in English.