Total 20 Junior Executive level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in D12 Balestier, Serangoon, Toa Payoh

Contract Period:

• From 13 January 2025 to 12 January 2026.

Deployment:

• Mondays to Thursdays: 6:45am to 3:30pm, inclusive of 30 minutes lunch break
• Fridays: 6:45am to 3:00pm, inclusive of 30 minutes lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays
• Excluding two weeks during each school term break in June School holidays (middle 2 weeks) and in December School holidays (middle 2 weeks), where salary will be pro-rated based on the actual days required to report to school. If the school requires the personnel to work during these breaks, additional days will be compensated accordingly.

Scope of Works:

1. Provide customer service at the reception counter to support staff, parents, students, and visitors, including answering phone calls and addressing inquiries.
2. Maintaining and updating of data records, filing of documents, inventories etc.
3. Preparation of resources for the teaching of Science and Math Department (where applicable) and General Office.
4. Assist in any general and ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Admin Manager and School Leaders.

Requirement:

• At least 3 GCE ‘O’ level passes including English
• Good communication and inter-personal skills
• Good team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Application
• At least have 2 years of experience working in a school environment

Job Summary:

• Industry: Healthcare
• Employment type: Part-time (20-22 hours/week), contract for 2 years
• Working location: Jurong West

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and assist in designing and developing a new robust psychometric instrument, or validating an existing one, for measuring multimorbidity.
• Collaborate with study investigators to define key constructs and dimensions of multimorbidity.
• Develop survey items and scales that accurately capture the localised complexities of multimorbidity in a primary healthcare setting, adapting from existing measures and methodologies.
• Perform pilot testing and statistical analyses to evaluate the validity and reliability of the instrument(s).
• Present findings and recommendations to the study team
• Provide training and support to study team members on using the psychometric instrument(s).

Job Requirements:

• Master’s/PhD in social sciences, statistics, or a related field
• Proficient in statistical software (SPSS/R/STATA/NVivo)
• Knowledge of psychometric measurement theories (e.g. ITT/CTT) and research methodologies
• Expertise in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including advanced statistical techniques.
• Ability to present complex data and findings.
• Experience in healthcare-related research projects is highly desirable.

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We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Registration No: R24123448 / EA Licence No: 12C6253

Contract Period:

• From 20 Dec 2024 to 19 Dec 2026.

Deployment:

• Mondays to Fridays: 7:30am to 4:00pm, inclusive of half-hour lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Scope of Works:

1. Oversee day-to-day running of the school’s science laboratories and facilities
2. Station and move around the Science Lab during Science lab lessons to provide assistance to students.
3. Work closely with respective level subject reps and teachers to ensure that the resources for all hands-on activities are prepared prior to conduct of lessons.
4. Prepare all necessary equipment and materials needed by Science teachers to carry out hands-on activities, experiments and demonstrations. (refer to Science Activity Worksheets provided by respective Science Level reps)
5. Maintain laboratory equipment, apparatus, materials and specimens in good working condition
6. Report all faulty machines and equipment immediately
7. Keep a stock book and breakage record and indicate to HOD Science for necessary replacement
8. Prepare an inventory of stocks annually and inform HOD Science to make the necessary purchase.
9. Maintain a usage record
10. Maintain a safe and tidy lab environment
11. Devise alternative hands-on activities in replacement to the ones found in the activity book
12. Provide care to the butterflies in the creature watch area i.e. obtaining fresh cuttings from the garden to feed them and clearing the enclosure of their waste.
13. Provide care to the chicks in the creature watch area
14. Management of the desk copies for Science teachers
15. Prepare the materials requested by teachers to carry out ad-hoc hands-on activities.
16. Provide support to CCAs such as E2K and Green Club
17. Prepare and distribute Teaching & Learning resources e.g. deskcopies etc. to Science teachers at the beginning of the school year and collect the materials from teachers at the end of the year.
18. Safe storage, usage & proper records of chemicals used in the lab.
19. Preferably the lab assistant is certified in First Aid / CPR / AED.

Deployment:

• Mondays to Fridays: 7.45 am to 2.00 pm, inclusive of 45 min lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Scope of Works:

1. Manage two laboratories and ensure that the equipment, tools and other materials are adequately stocked and kept in working condition.
2. Carry out termly stock take
3. Liaise with teachers to prepare, set up and clear up the experiments and practical demonstrations
4. Assist in preparing resources for other Science related matters e.g. Science competition and eco-guardian activities
5. Assist in germinating the seeds for the school’s hydroponics system
6. Watering of plants on the racks near the Science laboratory
7. Feeding of fish at the eco-pond and at the greenhouse at level 4

Deployment:

• Mondays to Fridays: 8:00am to 1:30pm, not inclusive of lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public
• holidays

Scope of Works:

1. Prepare Science teaching & learning resources based on:

• Workbook requirements
• Teaching needs e.g. pull out plant model display when the P3s are learning about plants to be showcased in the lab

2. Maintain cleanliness of the two labs and the equipment

3. Arrange for feeding of the fish in the aquaponics system (both

indoor and outdoor), pond at eco-garden

4. Stock-take of equipment at least twice a year

5. Assist in the inventory taking when the external audit asset team

comes by

6. Assist teachers in the lab during lab sessions if required

7. Assist teachers in innovative learning lab for Science-related

activities whenever possible including setting up of projector to

play video in canteen during recess time

8. Assist teachers in preparation of activities for Environmental and

Science club

9. Look into the display and loaning of Science books to the students on an ad-hoc basis, either in lab or in the canteen

10. Help to assist in recess activities during Science department

events such as integrated learning week

11. Help to assist during Science practical test days, will be required

to work longer on some days in Term 2 to prepare and to assist

during the days. (Up till 2:30pm, 2 – 3 days prior and after the

practical test days)

12. Must be confident in handling live specimens e.g. changing and clean of live stick insect tanks / changing leaves stalks for live caterpillars.

Contract Period: From 3 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2026. Personnel to be deployed at the following hours:

• Mondays to Fridays from 7.30 am to 2.30 pm, inclusive of 1/2 hr lunch break.

• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays.

• Service not required during Mar, June, Sep and Nov/Dec school holidays unless specified by HOD Science.

Scope of Works:

In the Area of Teaching and Learning

1. To prepare and get ready resources for Science teaching and learning
2. To assist Science teachers in the setting up of experiments, etc. for Science lessons and/or activities and clearing of resources after each Science lesson and/or activity.
3. To assist in the setting up of ICT and Science equipment such as projector, iPads, dataloggers, and microscopes for Science lessons and/or activities
4. To perform yearly inventory and stock taking of Science resources and equipment in the 2 Science Laboratories and TinkerSpace.
5. To organise the Science resources and equipment in the 2 Science Laboratories and TinkerSpace.
6. To maintain cleanliness and assist in ensuring safety in the 2 Science Laboratories and TinkerSpace at all times.
7. To assist in conducting simple Science enrichment activities such as showcasing the life cycles of some animals and creative toys during designated recesses / Science school-based events to complement Science learning in the classroom.

Science Projects

1. To assist in the loan and yearly inventory and stock taking of resources in various Science Programmes e.g.TinkerSpace Programme, Science Sparkles, E2K-Ignite Programmes, etc.
2. To assist the department in monitoring the Aquaponics System including feeding the fishes and harvesting the produce.
3. To assist the department in the feeding and maintainance of the Mealworm Beetles, Stick Insects Enclosure, etc.
4. Must be able to comfortably handle ‘live’ specimens e.g. mealworm beetles Others To do any other duties as assigned by HOD Science.

Deployment:

The Science Laboratory Assistant is required to work 42.5hours per week, spread over 5 days.

1. During term time, Working hours: 7:00am to 4:15pm on Mondays to Fridays (excluding *45min lunch break).
2. During school holidays,Working hours: 8:00am to 5:15pm on Mondays to Fridays (excluding 45min lunch break). Stationed at GO to assist in Admin Work *12:45pm – 1:30pm - Lunch.

Scope of Works:

The duties and responsibilities of the Science Laboratory Assistant:

1. Prepare teaching resources for Science lessons, EE/LLP level programmes, E2K enrichment classes, i.e., packing of materials needed for experiments, setting up of, clearing away and cleaning of experimental set-ups and /or demonstration apparatus as instructed by the Level Reps and Science teachers;

2. Prepare resources for the conduct of Science Practical Tests and maintain examination integrity;

3. Ensure the maintenance (daily cleanliness and upkeep) and safety requirements of the following Special Rooms / Spaces under the Science Department;

• - Science Rooms
• - Maker Studio(s)
• - Learning spaces (e.g. EE Hub, Outdoor Experiential Learning spaces such as the Ecogarden, Rainwater Harvest system, Aquaponics/hydrophonics system, Butterfly Garden, Gardening areas, etc)

4. Adhere to the following requirement stated in the Safety Handbook:

PART A

• - Maintain a safe and tidy lab environment.
• - Display general laboratory safety guidelines clearly for all laboratories.
• - Display the evacuation route prominently in each laboratory.
• - Ensure that all apparatus and equipment are safe for use.
• - Ensure that chemicals are labelled properly in accordance to GHS in Chapter9.
• - Ensure that spills are handled in accordance with guidelines.
• - Ensure that chemicals (see Section 11.3.5.) and biological materials (see Section 10.3.7.) are disposed of appropriately.
• - Store, use and handle chemical explosive precursors (EP) in accordance with the regulations stated in Section 11.2.

PART B

• - Maintain laboratory equipment, apparatus, PPE, materials and specimens in good working condition.
• - Report all faulty machines and equipment immediately, and display an "Out of Order" sign prominently on the machines/equipment.
• - Check that safety devices in the laboratory, such as emergency eyewashers, showers and fire extinguishers, are in working condition.
• - Inspect gas and water systems and initiate necessary repair or maintenance work.
• - Maintain a record or file of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) that accompany purchased chemicals (see also Section 11.3.1. on the classification of hazardous chemicals).
• - Keep a stock book and breakage record and indicate necessary replacement.
• - Prepare an inventory of stocks annually.
• - Maintain a usage record.
• - Check and replenish first aid supplies (see Annex B for the minimum contents of a First Aid Kit).
• - Guide or supervise laboratory attendants, or other personnel working in the lab, on laboratory safety.

5. Support Science/Maker-related CCAs on CCA days from 7:30am to 9:00am;

6. Oversee the use of the Maker Studio(s) by students during recess and after school;

7. Carry out regular maintenance of Science resources/apparatus and the SPARKLES Kit;

8. Carry out internal stock take of resources and inform Science HOD/LH SC on stocks to be replaced;

9. Keep record of internal stock-take, breakage record, replacement record;

10. Prepare for and support HOD/LH Science in the physical external stocktake with personel from ST Engineering;

11. Carry out follow-up actions after external stocktake, guided by HOD/LH SC;

Administrative duties and responsibilities of the Science Laboratory Assistant during school holidays:

1. The School Laboratory Assistant is to perform the following administrative duties:

• - front desk duties (e.g. handling calls in general office, attending to students)
• - filing and organising documents
• - packing of items
• - assisting ESOs
• - administration tasks assigned by the Vice-Principal / Admin Manager.

2. To be responsible for the proper maintenance of all the First Aid Boxes in the school

Administrative duties and responsibilities of the Science Laboratory Assistant during term time on an ad hoc basis:

1. The lab Asst will be called upon to assist in the administrative duties listed in item 1 when needed.

Deployment:

• Mon to Fri: 7.15 am to 4.45 pm
• Service not required on Sat, Sun and PH's

Scope of Works:

1. Provide support to teachers in teaching and learning
2. Assist in the preparation of apparatus, equipment and reagents for laboratory lessons
3. Maintain general cleanliness of equipment and workplace
4. Simple administrative and office work as and when request
5. Any other duties assigned by Science HOD or School

Deployment:

• Mon to Fri : 7.15 am to 4.15 pm
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Scope of Works:

1. Prepare materials for daily lessons, department noticeboard displays, regular department programmes such as competitions and external school activities, perform gardening duties related to science curriculum and provide support for ad-hoc science programmes
2. Clean and organise science equipment
3. Maintain cleanliness of science labs
4. Manage and organise inventory list
5. Provide logistical support in department and school programmes
6. Support in administrative work, Microsoft applications - excel, word
7. Able to keep calm and work in dynamic environment
8. Assist with planting/greening activities held in eco-garden and it’s routine maintenance.
9. Any other ad-hoc duties assigned by HOD/LH-Science and/or Admin Manager

Deployment:

• 3 half days per week (8.00 am to 1.30 pm)
• 15 hours / week

Scope of Works:

• Maintain a safe, clean and tidy laboratory environment.

• Ensure that all apparatus and equipment are safe and clean for use.

• Maintain laboratory equipment, apparatus, materials and specimens in good working condition.

• Report all faulty machines and equipment immediately, and display an “Out of Order” sign prominently on the machines/equipment.

• Ensure that all glass apparatus or breakages are disposed of appropriately.

• Ensure that Bunsen burners and high risk items (data loggers and microscopes) are properly kept and under lock and key.

• Inspect Bunsen burners to ensure they are in good condition.

• Keep a stock book and breakage record to indicate necessary replacement.

• Check and replenish first aid supplies.

• Aid Science teachers in preparing resources for laboratory lessons.

• Aid Science teachers during laboratory lessons, when required.

• Aid Science teachers with the clearing up after laboratory lessons, when required.

• Any other work assigned by the Science HOD.

1. Prepare laboratory materials for Science activities in primary school level

2. Maintain readiness of laboratory equipment and Science laboratories

3. Maintain cleanliness & organization of laboratories and its equipment

4. Perform basic stocktaking of equipment & request to replenish when needed

5. Assist teachers during laboratory sessions

6. Assist in the maintenance of the Recycle Corner, Vertical Farm & other vegetable farming in school

7. Assist Science department members for ad-hoc duties

Working Hours:

Mon to Fri : 8 am to 1 Pm (25 Hours/ week)

Scope of Works :

1. Attend to operational and maintenance matters in Science Laboratories & Art Rooms;

2. Operate simple life science equipment;

3. Prepare and set up equipment and assist teachers in conducting experiment;

4. Prepare materials for Art lessons;

5. Maintains and updates data records including stocktaking of resources;

6. Perform other general administrative duties e.g. filing and typing;

7. Provide assistance in any other duties as assigned by the school and/or department

Working hrs: Mon, Wed, & Fri (0800AM to 0130PM)

Location: Tower Road

Requirements:

• Experience working in science labs at primary schools.
• Proficient in speaking, writing, and understanding English.
• Preferred: Ability to use phone message apps and emails.
• Preferred: Experience with duties outlined in "Scope of Services."

Scope of works:

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized lab environment.
• Ensure all apparatus and equipment are safe, clean, and in good condition.
• Report faulty equipment and display “Out of Order” signs.
• Safely dispose of broken glass and other materials.
• Secure Bunsen burners, data loggers, and microscopes under lock and key.
• Inspect and maintain Bunsen burners.
• Maintain stock and breakage records for replacements.
• Check and replenish first-aid supplies.
• Assist science teachers in lesson preparation and cleanup.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Science HOD.

Working hrs: Mon to Fri (0800AM to 0100PM)

Location: Hougang

Requirements:

Science Laboratory, Art Assistant:

• GCE ‘O’ Level qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a primary school.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Scope of works:

Science Laboratory cum Art Assistant

• Manage operational and maintenance tasks in Science Labs and Art Rooms.
• Operate simple life science equipment.
• Prepare and set up equipment for experiments.
• Prepare materials for art lessons.
• Maintain and update data records, including stocktaking.
• Perform general administrative tasks, such as filing and typing.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our dynamic research team at SIT Teaching & Learning Academy (STLA). The research assistant will play a crucial role in project management, data collection and analysis and present findings to various stakeholders. The core of this role will be to assist in several new research projects which explore various approaches for how Generative AI (GAI) and Large Language Models (LLMS) can be used to facilitate better teaching and learning practices. Beyond this, you will work closely with and be guided by STLA’s larger research team and have opportunities to support on wider research projects as part of our research team as well.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support formulation of research methodologies for several AI based research projects
• Schedule and Conduct surveys, interviews and FGD’s for data collection purposes
• Manage and monitor survey completion rates
• Manage tokens of appreciation for research participants
• Conduct both quantitative and qualitative analysis of data when required
• Effectively communicate research findings to the team and various stakeholders

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or evidence of equivalent knowledge and skills (e.g., psychology, education, social sciences, computer science)
• 1-3 years of experience in educational research
• Functional understanding of teaching methods and strategies in an applied learning context
• Experience in research project management and data collection preferred
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods preferred
• Possess track record of scholarly publications/presentations preferred
• Familiarity and interest with coaching principles and research is a plus
• Knowledge, interest and experience in GAI/LLM research is a plus

Key Competencies

• Interpersonal skills for recruiting research participants and collecting data from them
• Strong organisational skills to effectively manage data collection processes, multiple tasks, deadlines, and project components
• Ability to apply appropriate data collection and analysis techniques
• Ability to efficiently managing time to meet project milestones and deliverables
• Have a functional understanding of teaching methods and strategies in an applied learning context
• Understanding, interest and awareness of uses for GAI and LLM technology

Major Challenges:

• Learning new content knowledge
• Learning new data collection and analysis methods
• Interacting with research participants for recruitment, data collection, and research administration