Key and functional tasks of the Department

• Development of the Core facilities; 

• Participation in the definition and implementation of development strategy of the Nazarbayev University’s scientific infrastructure (hereinafter - the University);

• Conducting analyses for the University and external organizations by trained staff and training of the potential users;

• Control and regulation of equipment use.

• Performing analysis on inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscope, atomic absorption spectroscope;

• Performing sample preparation using microwave digestion, fusion and pellet pressed techniques;

• A working knowledge of safety protocols in analytical chemistry laboratories;

• Providing technical assistance on the equipment and technological processes for researchers, students and third party organizations;

• Performing corrective and preventive maintenance on the facility equipment. This involves all necessary documentation and data collection associated with performing equipment calibrations and establishment of process flow;

• Carrying out diagnostics and repair on the equipment when breakdowns occur with assistance of other qualified specialists;

• Coordinating actions in emergency situations involving the safety of people and equipment;

• Preparing technical documents related to equipment use such as technical manuals, standard operating procedures, safety protocols etc.;

• Analyzing the need for laboratory equipment, consumables, and reagents, based on expenditures.

• Higher education;

• The lowest required academic degree is a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and related majors 

Work experience in the research/academic laboratory at least 1 year. Work experience on analytical equipment at least 1 year.

Professional competence and personal qualities

• Willingness and ability to learn new information and updates related to the equipment functioning;

• Ability to understand and interpret technical documents, e.g. results of analyzes;

• Be familiar with the consumables and equipment procurement procedures, with making contracts, or other agreements;

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines;

• Knowledge on the fundamental safety regulations while working on laboratory equipment;

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively autonomously and in a team environment;

• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills.

Excellent speaking and writing skills in Kazakh, Russian. Proficiency in English is encouraged.

A highly trained PC user