Working Hours & Shifts
- Standard Weekly Schedule:Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 8:00 AM to 5:15 PM (inclusive of a 45-minute lunch break).Wednesdays: 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM (inclusive of a 45-minute lunch break).Flexible Alternative: If you prefer a 30-minute lunch break, daily working hours can be shortened by 15 minutes.
- Examination Period Requirement: Must be able to start early shifts at 7:00 AM during school examination blocks. Time-off-in-lieu will be credited for extra hours rendered beyond standard limits.
- Rest Days: Off on Saturdays, Sundays, and all gazetted public holidays.
Job Description & Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a reliable, responsible, and industrious Science Laboratory Attendant to support the Science and Research Department at a leading junior college campus. Working in this role, you will assist lab technicians and STEM instructors with daily preparation, safety security, and sanitation routines.
- Laboratory Logistics & Preparation Support
- Assist in setting out laboratory apparatus, science equipment, and chemical reagents needed for daily Science Practical lessons and experiments.
- Wash, clean, sterilize, and properly store delicate science laboratory glassware, apparatus, and materials after class use.
- Provide baseline operational support to campus STEM instructors and science educators.
- Facilities Security & Sanitation
- Manage daily morning opening and evening locking routines for science laboratory doors and windows to maintain complete facility safety and security.
- Maintain excellent general tidiness and strict cleanliness across all laboratory workspaces, equipment countertops, and prep areas.
- Perform general cleaning routines across assigned school premises zones as directed by supervisors.
Job Requirements
- Education: Minimum Primary School Education; must be able to read and write in simple English to read chemical labels and instructions safely.
- Technical Skill: Must be willing and physically able to handle laboratory chemicals safely, including acids and bases.
- Domain Knowledge: General basic understanding of school science laboratory safety protocols is required.
- Experience: Highly prefer candidates with at least 1 year of hands-on experience working inside a science laboratory environment, ideally within a Junior College or Secondary School setting.
- Personal Attributes: Industrious, meticulous, independent, and highly responsible.