Plant Conservatory Technician - Teaching & Lab Support Temp

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

CalPERS retirement

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is seeking a full-time temporary technical specialist to support the Cal Poly Plant Conservatory and Biological Sciences teaching and research activities. You will help develop and maintain the CPPC plant collection, move plants around campus, and set up materials for classroom and lab use.

The role emphasizes independence, safety, and collaboration with faculty to integrate up-to-date science into coursework, with full benefits for a

Responsibilities

• Moving plants from the CPPC or other campus locations to classrooms and teaching labs.
• Setting up laboratory materials and equipment for student and faculty use.
• Assisting faculty in development and demonstration of experiments and techniques.
• Monitoring and suggesting modifications to ensure safety and security of department laboratories.
• Collaborating with faculty to incorporate current scientific knowledge into classroom activities.

Job description

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is seeking a full-time temporary technical specialist to support the Cal Poly Plant Conservatory and Biological Sciences teaching and research activities. You will help develop and maintain the CPPC plant collection, move plants around campus, and set up materials for classroom and lab use.

The role emphasizes independence, safety, and collaboration with faculty to integrate up-to-date science into coursework, with full benefits for a