Science Lab Assistant #0503

Working time

Contract Period: From 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028.

Personnel to be deployed at the following hours:

• Mondays to Fridays: Varying

School Hours

Job Summary

The Science Laboratory Assistant supports the school’s Science curriculum by maintaining safe, organized laboratories and ensuring equipment and materials are ready and available for teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of Science laboratories and preparation rooms to ensure smooth functioning

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment for staff and students

Prepare, set up, and clear equipment, apparatus, specimens, and materials for practical lessons, demonstrations, and experiments

Collaborate with HOD/Science and teachers to prepare resources for curriculum lessons, enrichment programmes, and ad hoc Science activities

Provide support during practical lessons as needed to facilitate effective learning

Maintain laboratory equipment, apparatus, models, and teaching resources in good working condition through regular checks and upkeep

Keep accurate records of inventory, stock usage, and breakages to support resource management

Conduct annual stocktaking and recommend purchases or replacements of equipment and consumables to maintain adequate supplies

Support procurement processes by monitoring stock levels, preparing purchase requests, obtaining quotations, verifying deliveries, and updating inventory records

Report faulty or damaged equipment promptly to ensure timely repairs or replacements

Ensure safe storage, handling, and proper record-keeping of chemicals to comply with safety standards

Maintain laboratory safety equipment and report any safety hazards immediately to uphold a safe working environment

Uphold safe laboratory practices and comply with all school safety procedures to protect staff and students

Manage distribution and collection of Science teaching and learning resources, including teachers’ desk copies, to support lesson delivery

Support Science-related programmes such as E2K, Green Club, STEM activities, and other departmental initiatives to enhance student engagement

Perform other laboratory-related duties as assigned by the HOD/Science or School Leaders to meet departmental needs

Preferred competencies and qualifications

Preferably 3 years of experience providing Science laboratory assistance in an educational institution or general experience supporting a teacher in a classroom setting

Minimum GCE O-Level qualification with a pass in at least one Science subject, or equivalent education and work experience

Qualification in a Science or Science-related field is preferred

Ability to work independently as a Science laboratory assistant, demonstrating proficiency in handling laboratory equipment, following safety procedures, managing inventory, and using basic IT skills for record-keeping

Lucas Lim l Educare Human Capital

Reg No.: R25128626 l EA License No: 11C4731

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Supported by E2I

Since its inception in 2004,

Educare Human Capital (EHC) Private Limited

has been providing Human Resource (HR) solutions to the schools, as well as Government and private organisations, especially within the Education industry.

It all started from the proposal in August 2004 by the Singapore Teachers’ Union (STU) to Ministry of Education of Singapore (MOE) to ease the workload of teachers so that they can focus on teaching, when Educare Human Capital (EHC) Private Limited piloted and implemented the Teacher Assistant Scheme. The scheme aimed to elevate teaching and teachers’ lives through the recruitment and management of TAs, as they assist the teachers administratively and operationally. The success of the scheme has since made EHC one of the most credible education manpower service providers amongst others, where it has been trusted with staffing within the realms of administration, ICT, laboratories, sports coaching and even management of the schools.

Today, EHC serves more than 200 Singapore schools, presenting itself as one of the principal Education Human Resource solutions providers in Singapore.

Beyond the schools, EHC has made its foray into other government sectors, and had clinched multiple contracts to provide manpower services for the government ministries and organisations, such as the Ministry of Home Affairs (Commercial Affairs Department), Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance (VITAL), The State Courts, Singapore Workforce Development Agency and Energy Market Authority. EHC has also explored business opportunities to the private sector within the education realm. EHC has deployed staff to international schools and institutions, which include ISS International School, Hollandse School Singapore, Tien Hsia Language Centre and others. Over the past 3 years, EHC’s total headcount within the government organisations (Non-MOE) and private sector grew by more than 300%, representing its broadening market presence.

Even as EHC continues to diversify its business, it never strays away from its founding philosophy and philanthropy. EHC has been and always will be striving to maintain at least 60% of its services to the schools in Singapore, so as to give back to schools and communities, where it shapes destinies through job creation, resolving unemployment and off-loading admin duties of teachers.