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