Laboratory Assistant of the School of Medicine (Grade 12)

Nazarbayev University

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Astana, ASTANA, kz on site Until 9/6/2026 First posted July 8, 2026 Last posted July 8, 2026
Job description

Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, established in 2015, is being developed in partnership with the University Of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and offers a US-style curriculum taught in English. NUSOM’s mission is to educate a new generation of clinically skilled and research-focused physicians prepared for leadership positions in research, education, and clinical care to improve the health of individuals in Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and around the world.

1.  To help in conducting laboratory session of the School of Medicine;

2.  To keep and maintain laboratory equipment in good condition;

3.  To prepare plans of practical and laboratory classes in accordance with the instructions of the faculty members, and the available equipment and reagents;

4.  To ensure following of the safety rules in laboratories;

5.  To brief on the safe and proper use of equipment;

6.  To analyze the need for laboratory equipment, consumables, reagents, on the basis of costs;

7.  To process applications for purchasing the laboratory equipment, consumables and reagents;

8.  To maintain adequate inventory;

9.  To assist in course-related activities as assigned by Department Chair/ Dean.

Bachelor/Master degree in the following fields: Medicine, Biomedicine, Genetics, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry or other fields related to the position.

Excellent knowledge of safety basics during the work on laboratory equipment.

1.  Communication and organizational skills;

2.  Good analytical and critical thinking skills;

3.  Team-work and independent work skills;

4.  Problem-solving ability;

5.  Fluent in English, Kazakh and Russian (written and oral);

6.  Advanced MS Office experience.

Please visit our website https://nusom.nu.edu.kz/ to know more about the School of Medicine.

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Recruitment and selection process
Recruitment and selection at Nazarbayev University include the following process: preliminary selection based on experience and qualifications, assessments (e.g. technical skills/capabilities, aptitude, personality, work samples, in-basket exercises, and informal interviews), and motivation.

Formal interviews form the final stage of the selection process.
They are typically based on organizational values and behaviors and conducted in English.
You are encouraged to share your views and values  to identify how they fit into  Nazarbayev University core values

About this role

Summary

Assist in conducting labs, maintain equipment, prepare class plans, ensure safety, manage inventory.

Job title

Laboratory Assistant of the School of Medicine (Grade 12)

Experience level

null

Industry

education

Location requirements

Astana, Kazakhstan, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

laboratory safetyequipment maintenanceinventory managementMS Office

Preferred skills

communicationorganizational skillscritical thinkingteamworkfluency in English Kazakh Russian

Specializations

laboratorymedicalbiomedicalchemistrybiology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Astana, Kazakhstan

On-site City