Assistant Science Laboratory Technician

Contract PeriodJob Description – Assistant Science Laboratory TechnicianStart Date: 1 January 2026 (or as stated in the Letter of Acceptance)End Date: 15 November 2026Working HoursTotal Working Hours: 42.5 hours per week(Applicable during School Term & School Holidays)Mondays to Fridays, ending at 4:00 PM (includes a 0.5-hour lunch break)Lunch break may vary from 30 minutes to 1 hour; arrangement to be discussed with the reporting officerDaily end time may be adjusted depending on lunch durationWork hours may be changed by the school based on operational needsNo work on Saturdays, Sundays, and gazetted public holidaysScope of ServicesThe Assistant Science Laboratory Technician will support daily operations across all Science Laboratories.Responsibilities 1. Daily Routine DutiesOpen and close laboratory doors and windowsEnsure all gas taps, valves, and fans are switched off after each practicalMaintain general cleanliness of labs, including:Clearing binsCleaning sinks, benches, shelves, drawers, cupboards, retort standsReturning reagent bottles to proper locations 2. Laboratory Support (Chemistry, Biology, Physics & Lower Secondary Science)Set up and lay out apparatus for practical lessons and examsClear, wash, dry, and store apparatus after useTop up distilled water bottlesRefill diluted bench reagentsCut and dispense fresh ingredients for student useWeigh and dispense chemicals into vials for practicals/examsConduct inventory checksLabel vials, beakers, chemicals, and specimen containersMaintain physics apparatus (e.g., inserting/removing batteries)Stand by in the preparation room during practical sessions if needed3. Additional DutiesSupport any tasks assigned by the HOD ScienceAssist with GCE O-Level Science Practical Examinations, including preparation, washing, and post-exam clean-upQualifications & SkillsMinimum GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalentAt least 2 years of relevant experience in a science lab or science-related industryFluent in EnglishCandidate’s CV must include all relevant experience and qualificationsSupplier must submit full CVs of proposed candidates with the bid