Plant Conservatory Lab Technician (Temp)

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly); San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Educational benefits

CalPERS retirement

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) invites applications for a full-time, temporary instructional support role in the Biological Sciences Department. The position focuses on developing and maintaining the CPPC plant collection and assisting faculty and students in teaching and research activities.

The role requires setting up laboratory materials, handling horticultural activities, and ensuring laboratory safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of biological science principles for instructional labs.
• Knowledge of horticultural practices for living plant collections.
• Knowledge of greenhouse systems and environmental controls.
• Knowledge of pest management and safe chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for faculty and students in teaching and research activities.
• Develop and maintain CPPC plant collection and horticultural activities.
• Set up laboratory materials and equipment for classrooms and labs.
• Assist faculty in experiments and demonstrations.
• Monitor safety and security of department laboratories.

Skills

Plant biology

Propagation

Pest management

Greenhouse systems

Safety compliance

Laboratory setup

Education

Equivalent to three years of related experience

Equivalent to two years of college (16 sem. units)

Equivalent to four years of college (16 sem. units)

Tools

Greenhouse equipment

Lab equipment

Job description

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) invites applications for a full-time, temporary instructional support role in the Biological Sciences Department. The position focuses on developing and maintaining the CPPC plant collection and assisting faculty and students in teaching and research activities.

The role requires setting up laboratory materials, handling horticultural activities, and ensuring laboratory safety.