Science Laboratory & Administrative Assistant

About the role

The Science Laboratory & Administrative Assistant supports daily science teaching activities and provides front‑line administrative support within a school environment. The role combines laboratory preparation, inventory management and customer service for students, teachers and visitors.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare lesson materials, teaching aids and experimental setups for daily science activities.
• Maintain science laboratories, ensuring cleanliness, safety, proper displays and storage of materials.
• Monitor and update inventory records, checking, replacing and recording damaged or expired items.
• Support teachers during science activities, recess programmes and performance tasks.
• Provide front‑line customer service for walk‑in visitors and phone enquiries.
• Handle general administrative tasks such as contacting parents, printing, scanning, photocopying, filing and simple data entry.
• Assist with student‑related matters including unwell students, late arrivals and early dismissals.
• Perform other administrative and operational duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Minimum GCE O‑Level or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to prepare and set up science activities and experiments.
• Capability to manage laboratory supplies and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Good customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferably at least 1 year of experience in school laboratory operations and front‑line or office administration.