Private Institution National Laboratory Astana 

The main objectives of the NLA are to conduct multidisciplinary basic and/or applied scientific research in the life sciences, energy, interdisciplinary and other fields of science, as well as activities to establish scientific laboratory, experimental bases, centers, institutes for the development and implementation of scientific, scientific and technical, educational programs and training of specialists.

Ensuring the operation of the Institution in the area of administration and support of the activities of the Institution’s Biomedical Research Facility.

- coordinating the work of the Institution’s Unit;

- ensuring training and providing consultations to researchers and other stakeholders on matters related to the organization of the Unit’s activities, services provided, and other processes associated with conducting preclinical studies;

- informing researchers involved in animal research about changes to rules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and/or instructions for working with animals within the Institution’s Unit;

- preparing requests and adjusting the budget by expenditure items;

- preparing technical specifications for goods, works, and services to be procured for the activities of the Institution’s Unit;

- preparing a package of documents in accordance with approved forms for the procurement of goods, works, and services;

- conducting correspondence within the scope of assigned functional responsibilities;

- monitoring the execution of contracts for the procurement of goods, works, and services;

- ensuring the timely and proper preparation of relevant agreements and contracts within the budget for the respective financial year;

- monitoring budget execution; - preparing and timely submitting documents to the Accounting Department for payment and accounting purposes;

- participating in the organization and conduct of conferences, lectures, seminars, and round-table discussions.

Higher education in Biology, Veterinary Medicine, and/or other related fields. A Candidate of Sciences/Doctor of Sciences degree and/or a Master’s degree or PhD.

Priority areas of specialization: Biological Sciences; Veterinary Medicine; Pharmaceutical Sciences;  Pharmacology / Clinical Pharmacology.

Work experience in governmental, quasigovernmental, outpatient, or animal husbandry institutions. Experience in international organizations or institutions of a similar profile is an advantage. For candidates holding a PhD degree — at least 1 (one) year of relevant experience; For candidates holding a Master’s degree — at least 3 (three) years of relevant experience; For candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree or Specialist degree — at least 5 (five) years of relevant experience. Experience in working with animals and conducting preclinical studies.

knowledge and skills in the field of preclinical research; analytical and organizational skills; skills in organizing and/or coordinating laboratory activities; project management skills;  ability to work effectively in a team;  business correspondence skills.