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
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