Job Description1. To administer and coordinate the technical activities of laboratory assistants and laboratory infrastructure;2. To develop and implement laboratory(s) policies and procedures. To manage and coordinate operational policies and procedures; to coordinate with research staff on issues that impact laboratory services;3. To maintain liaison with investigators, research personnel, and staff to solve specific operating problems and improve technical activities. To advise on technical procedures, techniques, and equipment, and maintain conformance with specific operational standards;4. To install and maintain laboratory equipment in compliance with national regulations. To develop and implement quality assurance programs relating to calibration and maintenance of equipment;5. To maintain quality checks on the safety of laboratories, including biohazards, and ensure maintenance of the facilities according to Good Laboratory Practices;6. To monitor all laboratory personnel for adherence to health and safety standards;7. To assure that the laboratory personnel are properly trained in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and equipment specific requirements;8. To oversee inventory and supervise the distribution of lab supplies to investigators to fulfill individual requests. To monitor and replenish inventory, when needed;9. To direct and supervise the training of new employees and investigators in laboratory procedures. This includes undergraduate volunteers, technicians, and post-doctoral fellows;10. To be responsible for the financial management of lab, to develop lab budgets, analyze trends, produce reports;11. To perform specialized experiments with a high level of independence. To contribute ideas and suggestions for improvements in experimental protocols and techniques. To create new protocols as needed.QualificationsA Master’s degree in Biomedicine, Microbiology, Animal Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Biotechnology, or related field is a minimum requirement.A minimum of 5-7 years of progressively more responsible experience in a research-related fields requiredProficient wet lab bench skills preferred.Prior supervisory experience required.Professional knowledge and personal qualities:1. Excellent oral and written skills2. Ability to work in both team-effort situations and independently.3. Excellent ability to interpret information and protocol requirements4. Demonstrated organizational skills5. Ability to effectively manage staff6. Aptitude in technical problem solving7. Multitasking abilities essential8. Flexibility and adaptability to changing and challenging environment9. Excellent personal computer and database skills10 . Must possess strong budget skillsFluency in Kazakh, Russian, and English (oral and writing skills).Advanced MS Office experienceAdditional informationPlease visit our website to know more about the School of Medicine.Welcome to the Nazarbayev University career page!Being established to pioneer Kazakhstani education, science, and innovation sectors, the Nazarbayev University today is actively changing the sector of the scientific and educational services in future. In doing so, we strive for leadership on the global scientific and educational markets; therefore having a highly qualified staff is one of the main priorities for NU.We are seeking for talented individuals willing to contribute to the achievement of the University mission and goals. We encourage all candidates who are committed to our values to be a part of our Community.Applications to vacant positions are accepted via NU website https://nu.edu.kz/working-at-nu/jobs-at-nu
