Science Laboratory Assistant - Part-Time

This advertisement is for the recruiting position of Science Lab Technician.

If successfully selected, you will be seconded to a MOE Primary School located in Cedar Avenue.

Contract Period: From 2 May 2024 to 30 April 2025

Option to Extend: for a further period of 1 year from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026

Personnel to be deployed at the following hours:

• Mondays to Thursdays: 7:00am to 4:30pm, inclusive of 1 hour lunch break
• Fridays: 7:00am to 4:00pm, inclusive of 1 hours lunch break
• Services not required on Saturdays, Sunday and gazette public holidays.

The Services required are set out as follows:

• To support inquiry-based learning for Science.
• To support the smooth operations of two science laboratories with a focus on enabling hands-on learning for science learning.
• To assist teachers in the preparation of materials and apparatus for science practical lessons and assessments.
• To manage, operate, care and maintain the science laboratories and science learning environment (eg., school garden and science corners)
• To source and procure equipment and materials and maintain an inventory list of consumables and keep track of inventory.
• To take responsibility for laboratory safety and may be required to serve as a certified first aider.
• To assist in classes, workshops and other events in logistic support and supervision of safe use of laboratory tools.
• To assist in General Office eg., reception duty, handle telephone calls, attend to students, parents and visitors, update sick bay record, photocopy documents, filing, inventory management and replenishment of stationery etc.
• Any other duties assigned by the School Leaders/Administrative Manager as required by the School. For example accompanying school students out on Science field trips, etc.
• Qualified candidates shall be required to attend an interview.

The Personnel shall minimally have the following qualifications, experience and skills:

• Singapore citizen or Permanent Resident.
• GCE “O” Level Certificate
• Have a least 4 years of similar experience as a lab technician in a primary school
• Able to handle live specimens, such as insects and chemicals
• Able to handle deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Able to report to school by 7am