Laboratory Instructional Support Technician I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

San José State University seeks an Instructional Support Technician I to support daily laboratory operations and instructional activities. Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining supplies, ensuring safety, and guiding student assistants.

The role also involves assisting faculty and staff, managing locker assignments, and covering for higher-level positions. Requires two years of instructional support experience or a combination of education and experience, with strong nutrition

Qualifications

• Equivalent to two years of instructional support experience in a unit or discipline.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of nutrition/dietetics and food science and related curriculum materials.
• Ability to operate lab and kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Understanding of safety protocols for handling perishables and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, distribute, and clean up laboratory supplies, equipment, food samples, solutions, and linens.
• Follow food, laboratory, and hazardous-material safety procedures; maintain temperature logs and inspect safety equipment.
• Train, guide, and oversee student assistants while updating instructional handbooks.
• Inventory, maintain, and report issues involving laboratory equipment, supplies, facilities, and instructional spaces.
• Assist faculty, staff, and students; coordinate locker assignments; support procurement and departmental activities.

Skills

Professional communication

Safety awareness

Nutrition knowledge

Lab equipment operation

Data management

Customer service

Public relations

AI awareness

Tools

Word

Excel

Google Workspace

Database management

Job description

San José State University seeks an Instructional Support Technician I to support daily laboratory operations and instructional activities. Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining supplies, ensuring safety, and guiding student assistants.

The role also involves assisting faculty and staff, managing locker assignments, and covering for higher-level positions. Requires two years of instructional support experience or a combination of education and experience, with strong nutrition