Resource Support Officer (Science Laboratory)

Working Hours:

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (inclusive of a 1-hour lunch break)

Wednesdays and Thursdays: 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM (inclusive of a 1-hour lunch break)

Note: Staff may be permitted to leave earlier on days when the school closes early. Off on Saturdays, Sundays, and gazetted Public Holidays.

Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking a proactive and meticulous individual to join our team as a Resource Support Officer, primary focusing on the smooth operation, preparation, and maintenance of our Science department teaching resources and laboratories.

Key duties include:

Teaching & Learning Support: Preparing necessary resources, kits, and materials for Science laboratory activities, enrichment programmes, and school competitions.

Laboratory Housekeeping: Setting up equipment before practical classes and conducting comprehensive clean-ups/rearrangements after lessons conclude.

Inventory & Asset Management: Labelling, tracking, and maintaining strict records of all Science teaching materials, specimens, and laboratory apparatus.

Stock-Take Audits: Performing formal inventory stock-takes at least twice a year. Updating breakage logs and stock books to trigger timely replacement orders.

Safety & Compliance Device Checks: Testing core laboratory safety equipment regularly (including emergency eye-washers, safety showers, and fire extinguishers) to guarantee working readiness.

Student Safety & Lab Logs: Ensuring student safety protocols are adhered to within the Science rooms. Maintaining the laboratory incident logbook and reporting safety lapses to the HOD.

Hazardous Waste Disposal: Facilitating the safe and proper disposal of lab waste materials, including chemicals and sharp objects, in accordance with guidelines.

General Office Support: Replenishing standard first-aid box supplies across designated special rooms, managing file systems, and carrying out ad-hoc duties requested by HODs or Level Representatives.

Requirements

Minimum GCE 'N' Level certification or equivalent educational qualifications.

Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English.

Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office software tools (Word, Excel) with an open mindset to learning new institutional digital systems.

Strong organizational, filing, and physical housekeeping skills.

Preferred Qualification: Prior experience in Science laboratory management, resource support execution, or previous employment within an MOE school environment.