Laboratory Officer (with Specialism in Chemistry and Biology)

Roles & Responsibilities

Laboratory Officer (with Specialism in Chemistry and Biology)

Ideally commencing November 2025, maternity cover

Job Purpose

o To support the Lead Laboratory Officer and teaching staff in efficient preparation, maintenance and storage of science teaching resources.

o To liaise with teaching staff regarding safety aspects of experimental equipment and set up’s.

o To trial new experimental procedures if requested by the Lead Laboratory Officer or teaching staff.

o To contribute to a safe, compliant and collaborative working environment by upholding best practices and local regulations in science laboratories and reporting any concerns or issues to the Lead Laboratory Officer.

Key Accountabilities

Chemistry and Biology (including middle school general science)

Preparation of analytical solutions, inclusive of :

o Using different conventions (Molarity; % volume)

o Correct labelling (using GHS and pictograms)

o Following safety conventions

Maintenance of chemicals stock

o Ensuring all chemicals are correctly labelled according to Singapore legislation, using the Globally Harmonised System

o Ensuring chemicals storage meets guidelines given by inspection teams from for the German Abitur system and the IBDP

o Ensuring explosive precursors and flammable chemicals are correctly stored, labelled and reported for licence renewals in accordance with Singapore legislation

o Ensuring hazardous substances are correctly stored, labelled and reported for licence renewals in accordance with Singapore legislation

o Ensuring all chemicals are replaced incorrect storage after use

o Stock taking of chemicals twice annually with inventory to be shared via Sharepoint (or replacement system as agreed)

o Autoclaving of used agar plates

o Keeping track of enzymes in the fridge and alerting the Lead Lab Officer when more needs to be ordered.

o Consultation with the assistant lab officer to maintain and uphold cleaning standard in labs.

o Raising purchase requestions on Fincore

Others

o Setting up, testing, and documentation of new experiments when the procedure is provided by the teacher;

o Testing out Vernier Data Logger Pro probeware to ensure readings are correct;

o Calibrating probeware for Vernier Data Logger Pro(as required)

o Other duties or projects as assigned by Head of Science (European Section) or Head of Chemistry / Biology (German Section)

o Any assigned tasks by the Lead Lab officer

Knowledge and Experience

o Minimum of Higher Nitec qualification

o Provide assistance to teachers and able to work with students

o Team player with a positive working attitude

o Ability to take initiative

o Attention to detail

o Ability to meet deadlines

o Ability to work independently and prioritise workload

o Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills

o Ability to be flexible

Technical and Soft Skills

o Experience in utilizing Microsoft 365 suite

o Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments

o Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working with students of all cultural backgrounds and from all grade levels

Tell employers what skills you have

Teaching

Ability To Work Independently

Legislation

Interpersonal Skills

Inventory

Soft Skills

Chemistry

Biology

SharePoint

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Laboratory

Maternity