Science Laboratory Technician cum Teaching Assistant

The Services required are setout as follows: 1. Laboratory Preparation andSetup • • Preparematerials, apparatus, and/ specimens for science lessons and annual practicaltest. • • Set up and testexperimental apparatus before lessons to ensure functionality and safety. • • Assist teachersin conducting practical lessons, practical test, demonstrations, and scienceexperiments. • • Dismantle andclean up after science laboratory lessons, ensuring all equipment are properlystored. 2. Laboratory Maintenance andHousekeeping • • Maintaincleanliness and tidiness of laboratories, preparation rooms, and storage areas. • • Clean and washlaboratory apparatus, glassware, and equipment after use. • • Ensure thatequipment and facilities are well-maintained and in working condition. • • Assist inregular pest control, ventilation, and general upkeep of laboratory areas. 3. Safety and Compliance • • Ensurecompliance with safety guidelines. • • Keep SafetyData Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals and ensure proper labelling of bottles andcontainers. • • Assist in thesafe storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals and biological waste. 4. Inventory and ResourceManagement • • Conduct simplestock-taking and update inventory records regularly. • • Prepare andpropose procurement of science materials and equipment to HOD Science/ LHScience. • • Receive andverify delivery of items ordered and ensure proper storage. 5. Support for GreenEnvironment/ Science department Initiatives • • Maintain lifestocks such as plants and other living specimens used in science lessons. • • Maintain andmonitor the operations of indoor hydroponic system, support the upkeep ofgarden green spaces. • • Assist teachersin preparing materials for teaching and learning/ recess programme activities. Officer will report to the Headof Department (Science). There is noover time pay. The Personnel shall minimallyhave the following qualifications, skills and experience: The Personnel shall minimallyhave the following qualifications: 1. Academic Qualifications • • GCE ‘O’ Levelcertification with passes in Science subjects OR • • Nitec or HigherNitec in a science-related discipline The Personnel shall minimallyhave the following knowledge and skills: 2. Knowledge and Skills • • Basicunderstanding of scientific apparatus. • • Competent inhandling reagents and simple experimental set-ups. 3. Experience • • Priorexperience in a school laboratory role is an advantage, but fresh graduates arewelcome. 4. Personal Qualities • • Responsible andsafety conscious • • Goodcommunication and organisational skills • • Goodhousekeeping skills and cleaning practices • • Punctual,reliable, able to work independently under minimal supervision. • • Adaptable andwilling to learn 5. Otherrequirements • • Physically fitto handle laboratory duties