Biology Department, School of Sciences and Humanities

LA is tasked with the following functions:

1. provide assistance in conducting laboratory sessions in support of the teaching and research mission of the School;
2. maintain laboratory equipment in good working condition;
3. prepare plans for laboratory classes in accordance with the instructions of the faculty members and the heads, and the available equipment and reagents;
4. work closely with teaching assistants and faculty members of the school in preparation of laboratory sessions;
5. control over the acceptance, inspection, testing and inventory of purchased equipment and supplies;
6. planning and control of activities related to the installation, maintenance, configuration and ongoing testing of laboratory equipment;
7. participate in formation of budget request of the school for the corresponding financial year and for a short term;
8. ensuring the proper maintenance of laboratory facilities in accordance with the needs of laboratory users, international operating regulations, and safety
9. to conduct pilot tests for laboratory experiments and exercises;
10. to train TAs and students on the safe and proper use of equipment;
11. to analyze the need for laboratory equipment, consumables and reagents, and to process applications for purchasing the above.
12. to maintain adequate inventory;
13. to implement the safety plan of the school and the university, including maintenance of records;
14. to assist in course related activities and other duties related to the academic and research missions of the school as assigned by Department Head or Dean

Education - Bachelor degree or its equivalent from a higher education institution with English language of instruction; Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications - Priority specializations: -   STEM majors;

Work experience - At least 1-year experience of working with laboratory equipment. Excellent knowledge of safety basics during the work on laboratory equipment

Professional competencies 

• Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as a member in an international team; 
•  Experience of working with different cultures;
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Eager to work with students;
• Fluency in Kazakh, Russian, English (oral and writing skills).

Personal skills 

• Nazarbayev University competency model;
• critical thinking;
• building effective relations;
• interpersonal skills;
• ability to work in team;
• responsibility.

Conditions:

• Full-time position
• 3 months probation period