Total 18 science job vacancies in Science / R&D / Research category in d12 balestier serangoon toa payoh

Contract Period:

• From 13 January 2025 to 12 January 2026.

Deployment:

• Mondays to Thursdays: 6:45am to 3:30pm, inclusive of 30 minutes lunch break
• Fridays: 6:45am to 3:00pm, inclusive of 30 minutes lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays
• Excluding two weeks during each school term break in June School holidays (middle 2 weeks) and in December School holidays (middle 2 weeks), where salary will be pro-rated based on the actual days required to report to school. If the school requires the personnel to work during these breaks, additional days will be compensated accordingly.

Scope of Works:

1. Provide customer service at the reception counter to support staff, parents, students, and visitors, including answering phone calls and addressing inquiries.
2. Maintaining and updating of data records, filing of documents, inventories etc.
3. Preparation of resources for the teaching of Science and Math Department (where applicable) and General Office.
4. Assist in any general and ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Admin Manager and School Leaders.

Requirement:

• At least 3 GCE ‘O’ level passes including English
• Good communication and inter-personal skills
• Good team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Application
• At least have 2 years of experience working in a school environment

Contract Period:

• From 20 Dec 2024 to 19 Dec 2026.

Deployment:

• Mondays to Fridays: 7:30am to 4:00pm, inclusive of half-hour lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Scope of Works:

1. Oversee day-to-day running of the school’s science laboratories and facilities
2. Station and move around the Science Lab during Science lab lessons to provide assistance to students.
3. Work closely with respective level subject reps and teachers to ensure that the resources for all hands-on activities are prepared prior to conduct of lessons.
4. Prepare all necessary equipment and materials needed by Science teachers to carry out hands-on activities, experiments and demonstrations. (refer to Science Activity Worksheets provided by respective Science Level reps)
5. Maintain laboratory equipment, apparatus, materials and specimens in good working condition
6. Report all faulty machines and equipment immediately
7. Keep a stock book and breakage record and indicate to HOD Science for necessary replacement
8. Prepare an inventory of stocks annually and inform HOD Science to make the necessary purchase.
9. Maintain a usage record
10. Maintain a safe and tidy lab environment
11. Devise alternative hands-on activities in replacement to the ones found in the activity book
12. Provide care to the butterflies in the creature watch area i.e. obtaining fresh cuttings from the garden to feed them and clearing the enclosure of their waste.
13. Provide care to the chicks in the creature watch area
14. Management of the desk copies for Science teachers
15. Prepare the materials requested by teachers to carry out ad-hoc hands-on activities.
16. Provide support to CCAs such as E2K and Green Club
17. Prepare and distribute Teaching & Learning resources e.g. deskcopies etc. to Science teachers at the beginning of the school year and collect the materials from teachers at the end of the year.
18. Safe storage, usage & proper records of chemicals used in the lab.
19. Preferably the lab assistant is certified in First Aid / CPR / AED.

Deployment:

• Mondays to Fridays: 7.45 am to 2.00 pm, inclusive of 45 min lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Scope of Works:

1. Manage two laboratories and ensure that the equipment, tools and other materials are adequately stocked and kept in working condition.
2. Carry out termly stock take
3. Liaise with teachers to prepare, set up and clear up the experiments and practical demonstrations
4. Assist in preparing resources for other Science related matters e.g. Science competition and eco-guardian activities
5. Assist in germinating the seeds for the school’s hydroponics system
6. Watering of plants on the racks near the Science laboratory
7. Feeding of fish at the eco-pond and at the greenhouse at level 4

Location: Hougang

Working Hrs: 40hrs/weekly

Responsibilities:

1. Manage day-to-day lab operations

2. Assist students and teachers during science lessons

3. Prepare equipment and materials for hands-on activities

4. Maintain lab equipment, materials, and specimens

5. Keep inventory and breakage records

6. Ensure lab safety and tidiness

7. Care for creatures in the lab (butterflies, chicks)

8. Support CCAs (E2K, Green Club)

9. Distribute teaching resources to science teachers

10. Handle chemicals safely

11. Provide first aid/CPR/AED (preferably certified

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of company experience in handling manpower services, working in an educational institution providing Science lab assistance.

• An equivalent combination of education and work with a minimum GCE ‘O’ level academic qualification.

• Able to work independently AND has work experience of at least 3 years with Primary school children, age 8- 12 as a Science lab assistance

Skills:

1. Laboratory management

2. Technical assistance

3. Organization and record-keeping

4. Safety protocols

5. Communication and teamwork

6. Basic first aid/CPR/AED knowledge

Location: Bukit Panjang

Working Hrs: 41hrs/weekly

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service at the reception counter to support staff, parents, students, and visitors, including answering phone calls and addressing inquiries.

• Maintaining and updating of data records, filing of documents, inventories etc.

• Preparation of resources for the teaching of Science and Math Department (where applicable) and General Office.

• Assist in any general and ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Admin Manager and School Leaders.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 GCE ‘O’ level passes including English

• Good communication and inter-personal skills

• Good team player

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Application

• At least have 2 years of experience working in a school

environment

Location: Jurong West

Working Hrs: 44hrs/weekly

Responsibilities:

a) Provide support to teachers in teaching and learning

b) Assist in the preparation of apparatus, equipment and reagents for laboratory lessons

c) Maintain general cleanliness of equipment and workplace

d) Simple administrative and office work as and when request

e) Any other duties assigned by Science HOD or School

Qualifications:

• Candidate to preferably possess at least a GCE “O” Level qualification

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to multitask, work both independently and as a team

• Prefer candidates to have at least 3 years of working experience as a Science Laboratory Assistant

• Preferably first aid trained

• Preferably competent in MS Office

Location: Geylang East

Working Hrs: 27.5hrs/weekly

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare Science teaching & learning resources based on:

a. Workbook requirements

b. Teaching needs e.g. pull out plant model display when the P3s are learning about plants to be showcased in the lab

2. Maintain cleanliness of the two labs and the equipment

3. Arrange for feeding of the fish in the aquaponics system (both indoor and outdoor), pond at eco-garden

4. Stock-take of equipment at least twice a year

5. Assist in the inventory taking when the external audit asset team comes by

6. Assist teachers in the lab during lab sessions if required

7. Assist teachers in innovative learning lab for Science-related activities whenever possible including setting up of projector to play video in canteen during recess time

8. Assist teachers in preparation of activities for Environmental and Science club

9. Look into the display and loaning of Science books to the students on an ad-hoc basis, either in lab or in the canteen

10. Help to assist in recess activities during Science department events such as integrated learning week

11. Help to assist during Science practical test days, will be required to work longer on some days in Term 2 to prepare and to assist during the days. (Up till 2:30pm, 2 – 3 days prior and after the

practical test days)

Qualifications:

1. Min GCE ‘O’ or ‘A’ Level

2. Have experience working in similar work environment (prior

working experience in a school will be an added advantage)

Contract Period: From 3 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2026. Personnel to be deployed at the following hours:

• Mondays to Fridays from 7.30 am to 2.30 pm, inclusive of 1/2 hr lunch break.

• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays.

• Service not required during Mar, June, Sep and Nov/Dec school holidays unless specified by HOD Science.

Scope of Works:

In the Area of Teaching and Learning

1. To prepare and get ready resources for Science teaching and learning
2. To assist Science teachers in the setting up of experiments, etc. for Science lessons and/or activities and clearing of resources after each Science lesson and/or activity.
3. To assist in the setting up of ICT and Science equipment such as projector, iPads, dataloggers, and microscopes for Science lessons and/or activities
4. To perform yearly inventory and stock taking of Science resources and equipment in the 2 Science Laboratories and TinkerSpace.
5. To organise the Science resources and equipment in the 2 Science Laboratories and TinkerSpace.
6. To maintain cleanliness and assist in ensuring safety in the 2 Science Laboratories and TinkerSpace at all times.
7. To assist in conducting simple Science enrichment activities such as showcasing the life cycles of some animals and creative toys during designated recesses / Science school-based events to complement Science learning in the classroom.

Science Projects

1. To assist in the loan and yearly inventory and stock taking of resources in various Science Programmes e.g.TinkerSpace Programme, Science Sparkles, E2K-Ignite Programmes, etc.
2. To assist the department in monitoring the Aquaponics System including feeding the fishes and harvesting the produce.
3. To assist the department in the feeding and maintainance of the Mealworm Beetles, Stick Insects Enclosure, etc.
4. Must be able to comfortably handle ‘live’ specimens e.g. mealworm beetles Others To do any other duties as assigned by HOD Science.

Deployment:

The Science Laboratory Assistant is required to work 42.5hours per week, spread over 5 days.

1. During term time, Working hours: 7:00am to 4:15pm on Mondays to Fridays (excluding *45min lunch break).
2. During school holidays,Working hours: 8:00am to 5:15pm on Mondays to Fridays (excluding 45min lunch break). Stationed at GO to assist in Admin Work *12:45pm – 1:30pm - Lunch.

Scope of Works:

The duties and responsibilities of the Science Laboratory Assistant:

1. Prepare teaching resources for Science lessons, EE/LLP level programmes, E2K enrichment classes, i.e., packing of materials needed for experiments, setting up of, clearing away and cleaning of experimental set-ups and /or demonstration apparatus as instructed by the Level Reps and Science teachers;

2. Prepare resources for the conduct of Science Practical Tests and maintain examination integrity;

3. Ensure the maintenance (daily cleanliness and upkeep) and safety requirements of the following Special Rooms / Spaces under the Science Department;

• - Science Rooms
• - Maker Studio(s)
• - Learning spaces (e.g. EE Hub, Outdoor Experiential Learning spaces such as the Ecogarden, Rainwater Harvest system, Aquaponics/hydrophonics system, Butterfly Garden, Gardening areas, etc)

4. Adhere to the following requirement stated in the Safety Handbook:

PART A

• - Maintain a safe and tidy lab environment.
• - Display general laboratory safety guidelines clearly for all laboratories.
• - Display the evacuation route prominently in each laboratory.
• - Ensure that all apparatus and equipment are safe for use.
• - Ensure that chemicals are labelled properly in accordance to GHS in Chapter9.
• - Ensure that spills are handled in accordance with guidelines.
• - Ensure that chemicals (see Section 11.3.5.) and biological materials (see Section 10.3.7.) are disposed of appropriately.
• - Store, use and handle chemical explosive precursors (EP) in accordance with the regulations stated in Section 11.2.

PART B

• - Maintain laboratory equipment, apparatus, PPE, materials and specimens in good working condition.
• - Report all faulty machines and equipment immediately, and display an "Out of Order" sign prominently on the machines/equipment.
• - Check that safety devices in the laboratory, such as emergency eyewashers, showers and fire extinguishers, are in working condition.
• - Inspect gas and water systems and initiate necessary repair or maintenance work.
• - Maintain a record or file of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) that accompany purchased chemicals (see also Section 11.3.1. on the classification of hazardous chemicals).
• - Keep a stock book and breakage record and indicate necessary replacement.
• - Prepare an inventory of stocks annually.
• - Maintain a usage record.
• - Check and replenish first aid supplies (see Annex B for the minimum contents of a First Aid Kit).
• - Guide or supervise laboratory attendants, or other personnel working in the lab, on laboratory safety.

5. Support Science/Maker-related CCAs on CCA days from 7:30am to 9:00am;

6. Oversee the use of the Maker Studio(s) by students during recess and after school;

7. Carry out regular maintenance of Science resources/apparatus and the SPARKLES Kit;

8. Carry out internal stock take of resources and inform Science HOD/LH SC on stocks to be replaced;

9. Keep record of internal stock-take, breakage record, replacement record;

10. Prepare for and support HOD/LH Science in the physical external stocktake with personel from ST Engineering;

11. Carry out follow-up actions after external stocktake, guided by HOD/LH SC;

Administrative duties and responsibilities of the Science Laboratory Assistant during school holidays:

1. The School Laboratory Assistant is to perform the following administrative duties:

• - front desk duties (e.g. handling calls in general office, attending to students)
• - filing and organising documents
• - packing of items
• - assisting ESOs
• - administration tasks assigned by the Vice-Principal / Admin Manager.

2. To be responsible for the proper maintenance of all the First Aid Boxes in the school

Administrative duties and responsibilities of the Science Laboratory Assistant during term time on an ad hoc basis:

1. The lab Asst will be called upon to assist in the administrative duties listed in item 1 when needed.

Deployment:

• Mondays to Fridays: 8:00am to 1:30pm, not inclusive of lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public
• holidays

Scope of Works:

1. Prepare Science teaching & learning resources based on:

• Workbook requirements
• Teaching needs e.g. pull out plant model display when the P3s are learning about plants to be showcased in the lab

2. Maintain cleanliness of the two labs and the equipment

3. Arrange for feeding of the fish in the aquaponics system (both

indoor and outdoor), pond at eco-garden

4. Stock-take of equipment at least twice a year

5. Assist in the inventory taking when the external audit asset team

comes by

6. Assist teachers in the lab during lab sessions if required

7. Assist teachers in innovative learning lab for Science-related

activities whenever possible including setting up of projector to

play video in canteen during recess time

8. Assist teachers in preparation of activities for Environmental and

Science club

9. Look into the display and loaning of Science books to the students on an ad-hoc basis, either in lab or in the canteen

10. Help to assist in recess activities during Science department

events such as integrated learning week

11. Help to assist during Science practical test days, will be required

to work longer on some days in Term 2 to prepare and to assist

during the days. (Up till 2:30pm, 2 – 3 days prior and after the

practical test days)

12. Must be confident in handling live specimens e.g. changing and clean of live stick insect tanks / changing leaves stalks for live caterpillars.

Deployment:

• Mon to Fri: 7.15 am to 4.45 pm
• Service not required on Sat, Sun and PH's

Scope of Works:

1. Provide support to teachers in teaching and learning
2. Assist in the preparation of apparatus, equipment and reagents for laboratory lessons
3. Maintain general cleanliness of equipment and workplace
4. Simple administrative and office work as and when request
5. Any other duties assigned by Science HOD or School

Deployment:

• Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30am to 1:30pm, inclusive of 30 mins lunch break

• Fridays: 7:30am to 3:30pm, inclusive of 1 hour lunch break

• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazette public holidays.

Scope of Service:

a) Assist in the daily operations of the assigned science laboratories, science gardens, aquaponics, hydroponics and pond.

b) Responsible for the setup, clean up and general maintenance of the science laboratories and Science Areas.

c) Responsible for the cleanliness of the Recycling Corner.

d) Assist in preparation of laboratory apparatus, equipment and teaching materials for scheduled laboratory activities.

e) Assist in stock taking exercise and maintenance of equipment.

f) Typing of worksheets and notes.

g) Supporting and assisting in departmental events, activities and programmes.

h) Any other duties assigned by the School.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to students following the in-house curriculum
• Monitoring and marking of work assigned to students
• Promoting general holistic development of individual students
• Maintaining good order and discipline amongst students while safeguarding their physical and emotional well-being at all times

Ideal Candidate

• Subject matter expert in Science (a must)
• Has the ability to make young learners smile or laugh at the start and end of each lesson
• Able to create a learning environment which encourages creativity, critical thinking and a love for learning
• NIE-trained teacher
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in the Singapore primary school system
• Strong knowledge and familiarity with the current MOE syllabus
• Loves working with young learners and cares for them
• Committed to developing the academic and emotional fitness of their charges
• Is serious and yet possesses a sense of humour

Location: Jurong West

Requirements:

• Diploma in Science or its equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience supporting school operations.
• Preferred experience as a lab assistant in science laboratory school environment.
• Experience in creating digital resources such as presentations and videos according to Science Experiential Learning Experiences using powerpoint.

Scope of works:

• Preparation of resources / materials for Science laboratory activities and enrichment programme.
• Label and keep records of teachers’ desk copies, reference books, lab apparatus and chemicals
• Pack and organise the resources in the Science Rooms.
• Ensure lab equipment, materials and specimens are in good working conditions.
• Conduct stock-take at least twice a year and Maintain a stock book.
• Ensure safety of pupils in the Science rooms. Report any incident to Science HOD.