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