Science Lab Technician

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XCL World Academy is seeking to appoint a Science Lab Technician (Secondary Years). This is a full-time 2-year contract position starting from 1 August 2025.

The Secondary Years Science Lab Technician works directly with students in support of the instructional program and assists other key stakeholders, such as teachers as assigned.

Main Responsibilities

• To maintain laboratory equipment and materials in proper working order and maintain a clean work area in the laboratory rooms and chemical room.
• To oversee safety, handling, and disposing of hazardous chemicals as required by the National Environment Agency and explosive precursors as required by the Singapore Police Force.
• Carry out risk assessments to ensure that all health and safety procedures are understood and followed correctly.
• Support teachers with demonstrations of experiments to students and run trial experiments prior to classes.
• Assist students with research projects and provide support to faculty with experiments, administration, and coordination duties.
• Familiar and confident in using LabQuest, LabQuest Sensors and Probes, light microscope, stereo microscope, incubator, water bath, and other specialised Science laboratory materials and equipment.
• Follow and abide by Workplace Safety and Health guidelines from MOM; Good Practices for controlling health hazards (dealing and disposal of chemicals).
• Liaise with the Head of Science Department and Science teachers to discuss timetables, equipment requirements, and work plans.
• Attend Science and Math Department meetings.
• Prepare Purchase Orders (PO) for resources needed.
• Responsible for handling Petty Cash and liaising with the Science team on items needed to purchase for daily use and upcoming lab practicals.
• Prepare chemicals ahead of time before they are required for lab practical classes.
• Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced.
• Familiar with fire and emergency procedures.
• Ensure that lab glassware and equipment are properly cleaned and that chemicals and other materials used are appropriately disposed of and stored.
• Tidy and maintain all laboratories, ensuring that all equipment is rightly stored in the lab room and properly maintained after usage.
• Work closely with Science teachers and students to explain or demonstrate experiments or equipment, as well as helping teachers and supporting individual students on research projects.
• Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and safety checks; lock the chemicals storeroom at all times and allow access only to authorized personnel; no chemicals should be left in the laboratory after usage unless otherwise requested by Science teachers.

Person Specifications

• Bachelor's in Science/Engineering or other relevant qualification specific to the role.
• Minimum 2 years in a similar role, preferably in an international school setting.
• Proficient in Google and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledgeable in handling and preparing chemicals, with excellent scientific, technical knowledge and working practices.
• Demonstrated track record of being a successful Science Lab Technician from an established international school.
• Understands and adapts to the diverse cultural backgrounds of our staff, students, and parents/guardians.
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of international students.
• Goes beyond expectations in supporting students' ambitions and goals.
• Organized, proactive, and solution-focused.
• Has demonstrated the ability to work well in teams and is capable of creating positive relationships with all members of the school community.

Application

Qualified candidates are welcome to apply for the position by 19 March 2025.

About Us

XCL World Academy is an international school in Singapore for students aged 2 to 18, fully committed to the academic, emotional, and social development of its students. We are immensely proud to be the first and only international school in Singapore authorized to offer all four International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes.

We aspire to recruit employees that share and understand our commitment to empowering an international community of happy learners who aspire to positively impact others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to Safer Recruitment processes such as interviews, employment reference checks, identity, and criminal record checks.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Human Resources Services