Laboratory Support Officer (Part Time)

Contract Period: 2 years (2026 to 2027) with an option to extend for another year (2028).

Workng hours (Total 21 hours per week):

Mondays to Thursdays: 8:00am to 12:15pm (morning) or 1:00pm to 5:15pm (afternoon)

Fridays: 8:00am to 12:00pm (morning) or 1:00pm to 5:00pm (afternoon)

Lunch: Nil

Service not required on weekends and gazetted public holidays

Overtime work shall be paid according to the Ministry of Manpower guidelines.

Scope of Work:

Cleaning and Washing Duties:

Wash and clean laboratory glassware and apparatus, both manually and using machines

Perform soaking and washing of lab glassware according to designated room requirements

Wash and soak glassware/apparatus used for cigarette testing, clean ashtray, cartridge and holder

Work with diluted acids for soaking/cleaning apparatus/glassware

Perform general cleaning of centrifuge, sonicator, fume cupboards

Chemical and Solution Preparation:

Prepare cleaning solutions (detergents) and refill solvent bottles

Handle and decant solvent from primary container (~25kg) into secondary containers

Prepare bleach dilution solutions according to lab Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Prepare and neutralise bleach according to lab Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Equipment Operation and Material Preparation:

Operate simple equipment (glassware washer, autoclave, oven, Ultrapure water systems)

Prepare consumables for autoclaving and laboratory processes

Assist in preparing materials and containers for case work

Refill consumables such as pipette tips, gloves

Housekeeping and Waste Management:

Perform general housekeeping (cleaning and tidying of cupboards, ovens, refrigerators, freezers)

Sweeping and mopping of floors

Clear general waste, chemical, biohazard and cytotoxic waste bins

Handle and sort bulk and heavy laboratory consumables

Administrative and Qualification Requirements:

Basic administrative duties (monitoring temperatures, dispatching reports, document handling, data entry)

Qualifications, skills and experience:

Preferably with prior experience in laboratory settings, particularly in the washing and

cleaning of laboratory glassware and apparatus;

Preferably with prior knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and proper handling of laboratory equipment;

Able to read, understand and communicate in basic English to comprehend safety instructions, SOPs, and communicate effectively with laboratory staff;

The role requires the physical ability to stand for extended periods while performing tasks

and handle laboratory items safely and steadily throughout the work shift;

Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and

Singaporeans only are preferred