Lab Technician

Company Overview Connexions Integrated Learning Hub is Singapore’s first and only centre dedicated to supporting young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with higher support needs. It offers holistic, person-centred programs in intervention, life skills, vocational training, and community integration. Job Summary Support daily operations of an inclusive biology lab focused on organism growth and plant tissue culture. Provide hands-on mentorship to neurodiverse young adults while ensuring lab safety, equipment maintenance, and accurate documentation. Responsibilities • Support setup, calibration, and maintenance of lab equipment to ensure smooth lab operations • Enforce safety procedures consistently, especially for neurodiverse participants and senior volunteers • Maintain cleanliness and sterility of work areas during aseptic processes to prevent contamination • Track and manage inventory of chemicals, biological materials, and consumables to ensure resource availability • Assist in developing and refining standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve lab workflows • Assist in biological production activities and document workflows, yields, and issues for process improvement • Provide respectful, patient, hands-on guidance to neurodiverse young adults performing lab tasks • Adapt workflows to accommodate varying abilities and support inclusive participation • Maintain accurate records of experiments, procedures, and outcomes for quality control and reporting • Assist with quality control and logging of final products for safe storage or display • Compile data for research, funding reports, and partner presentations to support organizational goals • Assist with lab tours, outreach events, and preparation of educational materials to promote inclusive innovation • Contribute occasionally to community workshops or demonstrations to engage stakeholders • Collaborate closely with Lab Manager and programme leads to coordinate project timelines and report progress • Liaise with external vendors or institutions for sample testing or sourcing as required Required competencies and certifications • Ability to work effectively with individuals with special needs and demonstrate empathy for vulnerable groups • Knowledge of tissue culture, sterilization processes, and plant growth recommended for core lab functions Preferred competencies and qualifications • Diploma or degree in Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related field • Prior experience working in a laboratory setting • Passion for inclusion, community service, or social impact work • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail • Comfortable working in a mixed-ability environment • Strong interpersonal communication and mentoring skills HQ - Connexions Integrated Learning Hub, One Holland Village Mall, #01-21 Lab - NUS (Main lab), Simei and West Coast (2 micro-lab)