Molecular and Microbiology Instructional Support Technician II

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

San Jose State University seeks a Molecular and Microbiology Biology Instructional Support Technician II to support the Microbiology Service Center and biology labs. Reporting to the Director of Resources and Operations and the Chair of Biological Sciences, the role prepares teaching laboratories and maintains equipment.

Under supervision, it procures reagents, supports safety and waste procedures, and communicates with faculty to coordinate instructional needs, ensuring smooth course operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare teaching laboratories and maintain scientific equipment.
• Procure reagents and materials and support laboratory safety and waste procedures.
• Communicate with faculty to coordinate instructional support needs and ensure course operations.

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Resources and Operations and receiving work lead direction from the Chair of the Biological Sciences Department, the Molecular and Microbiology Biology Instructional Support Technician II supports the daily operations of the Microbiology Service Center and provides comprehensive laboratory support for lower- and upper-division microbiology and molecular biology courses. Working independently under limited supervision, this position prepares teaching laboratories, procures and prepares reagents and materials, maintains scientific equipment, supports laboratory safety and waste procedures, and communicates with faculty regarding instructional support needs.

Equal Employment Statement:

SJSU is an Equal Opportunity & affirmative action employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

It is the policy of SJSU to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.