Job Description

Technical Support Officer - School Laboratory Technician

Contract Period:

1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

Address:

Tampines Street 45, Singapore

Working Hours

Personnel will be deployed as follows:

Mondays to Thursdays:

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., inclusive of 0.5-hour lunch break

Fridays:

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., inclusive of 0.5-hour lunch break

Service not required

on Saturdays, Sundays, and gazetted public holidays

Total working hours per week:

42 hours

Scope of Services

The Technical Support Officer shall perform the following duties:

Laboratory Management

Manage the operation of science laboratories (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) to ensure smooth daily practical sessions. Prepare apparatus and materials for internal Science practical exams. Supervise the partnering Operations Support Officer (OSO) to maintain cleanliness and order in the laboratories.

Procurement & Inventory

Handle procurement of laboratory materials, including finance administration. Maintain digital inventories for all laboratories under charge and conduct termly stock checks.

Support Academic Programmes

Assist the Centre of Excellence (Science) Committee in planning and implementing programmes. Provide support for teaching and learning activities, as well as examination preparation and execution.

Additional Duties

Perform any other tasks assigned by the Head of Department (Science) or Subject Head (Science).

Qualifications and Skills

1. Educational Qualifications

At least a

Diploma in Science

or a related field, or

A-levels

or their equivalent.

2. Experience

Minimum

3 years' experience

working as a laboratory technician in a school laboratory, preferably in a secondary school. Experience in preparing for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics experiments.

3. Skills

Strong content knowledge and practical skills in laboratory work (evidence to be provided on resume). Good communication and presentation skills. Strong organisational skills and ability to work efficiently, demonstrated through past projects or achievements.
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: Up to $3,000.00 per month

Experience:

laboratory technician in a school laboratory: 1 year (Preferred) preparing practical experiments: 1 year (Preferred) managing laboratory inventories, procurement of materials: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:

* Singapore (Required)