Instructional Support Tech II (Instructional Support Tech II), College of Natural Sciences

CSU Careers•San Bernardino, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Support Tech II provides comprehensive technical and operational support for lower- and upper-division anatomy, physiology, and general biology laboratories at California State University, San Bernardino, including the Palm Desert Campus. The role prepares, tests, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment, supplies, specimens, and instructional materials; supports faculty with course needs and Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) activities; and helps maintain a safe and effective learning environment. The position also performs animal husbandry and care in accordance with species-specific procedures, IACUC-approved protocols, and campus requirements. Duties include monitoring animal health and housing conditions, documenting care and observations, and reporting abnormal findings or concerns. The role supports laboratory and field safety, manages biohazardous waste, maintains safety and purchasing records, and trains faculty, staff, and students in the safe use of equipment and established scientific procedures. This is a full-time, non-exempt, probationary position. The standard campus operating schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional evening and weekend work may be required, and schedules may change according to business needs. Travel to the Palm Desert Campus is required as needed, using a personal vehicle or a department vehicle when available. Employees must reside in California. A valid driver’s license and satisfactory background check are required.

Requirements

Equivalent to three years of experience providing instructional support services for a related unit or discipline, or producing materials or supplies or repairing equipment in a related discipline.
Alternatively, two years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment in a related discipline may substitute for one year of the required experience.
Alternatively, four years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment in the related discipline may substitute for two years of the required experience.
Knowledge of principles of support services and of the principles, methods, and techniques related to the discipline and curriculum.
Knowledge of curriculum materials and supplies and their uses.
Ability to plan, organize, and schedule activities; operate technical equipment related to the discipline; maintain records; and adjust and perform simple maintenance on technical and scientific equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for some responsibilities.
Valid driver’s license; driving record is monitored through the DMV Government Employer Pull Notice Program.
Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check.
Must reside in California upon hire and be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Must comply with mandated reporter requirements and Campus Security Authority reporting and training requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare, set up, test, and clean equipment, supplies, specimens, and materials for anatomy, physiology, and general biology laboratories.
Consult with faculty and adapt established procedures, materials, and equipment configurations to meet course objectives.
Assist faculty in implementing CURE activities, including activities involving specialized or living materials.
Troubleshoot technical issues to minimize disruptions to instruction.
Maintain inventories of laboratory supplies, chemicals, scientific equipment, and instructional materials for the main campus and Palm Desert Campus.
Move equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds to receive, store, organize, prepare, and distribute laboratory resources.
Evaluate course needs and inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements; advise faculty on instructional and research materials and equipment.
Order materials and equipment, resolve order discrepancies, and maintain purchasing and inventory records.
Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting at both campuses and coordinate specialized repairs when needed.
Travel to the Palm Desert Campus as needed using a personal or department vehicle when available.
Perform animal husbandry and related technical duties, including feeding, cleaning, observing animals, restocking supplies, and preparing and maintaining equipment.
Monitor animal food and water intake, behavior, activity, physical appearance, signs of illness or distress, and housing conditions, including environmental and aquatic-system conditions.
Take routine corrective action within established procedures, such as replenishing food or water and providing enrichment; document observations and care activities on room sheets.
Promptly report abnormal animal or environmental conditions, suspected illness or injury, equipment failures, and matters outside established procedures to the Animal Health Technician or Principal Investigator.
Follow species-specific husbandry procedures, IACUC-approved protocols, and campus procedures for animal handling, sanitation, biosecurity, personal protective equipment, and waste disposal.
Manage biohazardous waste in accordance with applicable safety procedures.
Apply laboratory safety requirements to chemicals, equipment, biological materials, and laboratory and field procedures.
Maintain and update safety information, chemical records, equipment instructions, and waste-handling procedures.
Identify safety concerns and implement or recommend corrective action within established guidelines.
Train and guide faculty, staff, and students in safe equipment use, scientific procedures, CURE activities, and established protocols.
Perform other classification-related duties as assigned.