Instructional Support Technician II

Job Description:

Instructional Support Technician II

Description

• • Position Summary
  • Full-time position available on or after April 6, 20226 in Biological Sciences.
    Under general supervision, the Instructional Support Technician II provides comprehensive instructional support services for the Department of Biological Sciences, including support for laboratories, faculty and student research, and graduate programs. This position has responsibility for maintaining specialized materials, equipment and facilities.
    
    
  • Job Duties
  • Duties include but are not limited to:
    • Provide comprehensive instructional support for laboratory-based courses in Biological Sciences.
    • Support faculty in designing lab activities that align with course objectives and available materials.
    • Prepare, set up, and dismantle instructional labs, including media, specimens, chemicals, or technical equipment.
    • Provide technical assistance to students and faculty during labs and instructional activities.
    • Acquire, organize, and maintain a wide range of instructional materials, including rare or specialized items.
    • Report changes to inventories, track usage trends, and reorder materials to ensure availability when needed.
    • Assist in routine maintenance of scientific equipment.
    • Provide routine troubleshooting and minor repairs of laboratory instruments and tools.
    • Monitor and maintain systems that require 24-hour support, such as refrigeration, environmental control, or live specimen habitats.
    • Facilitate access for campus technical services as needed.
    • Prepare or modify equipment setups and materials for unique experiments or demonstrations.
    • Provide occasional monitoring or support for research activities, including weekend or after hours coverage if necessary.
    • Facilitate compliance with safety standards and CSU, OSHA, and local regulatory protocols.
    • Support safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials and equipment use in lab classes.
    • Develop lab schedules in coordination with faculty and academic programs.
    • Report supply usage, equipment service needs, and budgetary expenditures for introductory lab classes.
    • Support budget planning by tracking costs and identifying resource needs.
    • Assist with access for service providers, vendor interactions, and procurement workflows, as needed.
    • Other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Equivalent to three years of experience providing instructional support services for a related unit or discipline, or in producing materials or supplies or repairing equipment in a discipline related to the area to which assigned.
    
    OR
    
    Equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the area may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
    
    OR
    
    Equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the area to which assigned may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
    
    
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • • Bachelor's degree in a scientific field that includes substantial laboratory work.
    • Experience in advanced scientific technical skills, e.g., microscopy, microbiology prep, media prep, solutions preparation, maintenance of scientific equipment, chemical inventory and disposal.
    • Knowledge of CSU or similar academic lab environments.
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • • Knowledge of principles of performing support services.
    • Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques related to the discipline and the curriculum.
    • Knowledge of the materials and supplies in the curriculum and the curriculum and their uses.
    • Ability to plan, organize, and schedule activities.
    • Ability to operate technical equipment related to the discipline.
    • Ability to maintain records.
      Ability to adjust and perform simple maintenance of technical and scientific equipment.
  • Physical Requirements
  • The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    
    • Manual dexterity to operate delicate or complex scientific instruments and tools.
    • Visual acuity sufficient to read labels, instrument gauges, and computer screens; may include use of microscopes or optical devices.
    • Capacity to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, lab coats, goggles, and masks as required.
    • Tolerance for exposure to odors, chemical substances, biological specimens, or animal dander depending on discipline.
    • Ability to work in temperature-controlled environments such as cold rooms, incubators, or greenhouses, depending on area of assignment.
  • Salary Range
  • Anticipated starting salary will be $4.595 (step 1) - $4,780 (step 3) per month plus excellent paid benefits. Future increases, including step advancement, are subject to contract negotiations. Full range Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. Full range: $4,595 (step 1) - $6,694 (step 20) per month.
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 9) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary
    
    
  • How to Apply
  • To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
    Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU Memorandum of Understanding. Preference will be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees.
    
  • Application Deadline
  • March 10, 2026
    
    
  • Criminal Background Clearance Notice
  • Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
    
    
  • Additional Information
  • Campus & Area
    California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
    
    Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
    
    Clery Act Disclosure
    
    Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity
    
    The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.
    
    Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form .
    
    CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
    
    The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
    
  • The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
    
    INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
    
    

Advertised: Feb 24 2026 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 10 2026 Pacific Daylight Time