School Science Lab Aide cum Teaching Assistant (Lorong Chuan, 1 Year)

Work Location: 220 Lorong Chuan, Singapore 556742 Monthly Salary: S$2200/Month Contract Period: 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2027. The school may extend the contract from 1 December 2027 to 30 November 2028. There is no work during these periods: • 1 December to 27 December 2026 • 31 May to 23 June 2027 Working Hours: • Mondays to Fridays: 7:15am to 2:15pm, including a 30-minute meal break • No work on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays • There is no overtime pay Key Responsibilities 1. Laboratory preparation and setup • Prepare materials, apparatus and specimens for science lessons and the annual practical test • Set up and test experimental apparatus before lessons to make sure it works and is safe • Assist teachers with practical lessons, practical tests, demonstrations and science experiments • Dismantle and clean up after science lab lessons, making sure all equipment is properly stored 2. Laboratory maintenance and housekeeping • Keep laboratories, preparation rooms and storage areas clean and tidy • Clean and wash laboratory apparatus, glassware and equipment after use • Make sure equipment and facilities are well maintained and in working condition • Assist with regular pest control, ventilation and general upkeep of laboratory areas 3. Safety and compliance • Make sure safety guidelines are followed • Keep Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals and make sure bottles and containers are properly labelled • Assist with safe storage, handling and disposal of chemicals and biological waste 4. Inventory and resource management • Carry out simple stock-taking and update inventory records regularly • Prepare and propose purchases of science materials and equipment to the HOD Science / LH Science • Receive and check deliveries of items ordered, and make sure they are properly stored 5. Support for green environment and Science department initiatives • Maintain live stock such as plants and other living specimens used in science lessons • Maintain and monitor the indoor hydroponic system, and support the upkeep of garden green spaces • Assist teachers in preparing materials for teaching and learning and for recess programme activities Job Requirements Academic qualifications (minimum): • GCE 'O' Level certificate with passes in Science subjects, or • Nitec or Higher Nitec in a science-related discipline Knowledge and skills: • Basic understanding of scientific apparatus • Competent in handling reagents and simple experimental set-ups Experience: • Prior experience in a school laboratory role is an advantage. EA License No.: 96C4864 Reg. No.: R22110485 (Shanice Lim Xin Ni)