Food Lab Instructional Support Technician I

California State University, Chico; California; On-site; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

San José State University is seeking an Instructional Support Technician I to assist daily laboratory operations in the Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging department. Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining safety procedures, and guiding student assistants while supporting faculty and staff.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and knowledge of lab equipment. Primarily on-site in a laboratory setting, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Two years of instructional support experience or equivalent education/experience combination.
• Ability to follow safety procedures for food, lab, and hazardous materials.
• Experience assisting faculty, staff, and students in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory materials, solutions, supplies, and equipment for courses.
• Maintain safety procedures and temperature logs; inspect equipment.
• Train and supervise student assistants; update instructional handbooks.
• Inventory and report issues with equipment, supplies, and spaces.
• Coordinate locker assignments and support procurement and departmental activities.

Skills

Professional communication

Safety procedures

Customer service

Documentation & records

Proficiency with MS Office

Laboratory equipment handling

Time management

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Two years of instructional support experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Google Workspace

Database management

Job description

San José State University is seeking an Instructional Support Technician I to assist daily laboratory operations in the Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging department. Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining safety procedures, and guiding student assistants while supporting faculty and staff.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and knowledge of lab equipment. Primarily on-site in a laboratory setting, with opportunities to contribute to