Temporary Instructional Support Technician - Plant Conservatory

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

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Biological Sciences Department Chair and with lead work direction provided by the Director of the Cal Poly Plant Conservatory, this position provides technical support for faculty, and students in the teaching and research activities associated with the Cal Poly Plant Conservatory (CPPC) and the Biological Sciences Department. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining the CPPC plant collection, and all the horticultural activities required therein. Support includes moving plants from the CPPC or other places on campus to where they will be used in classrooms and teaching labs. This position exercises significant independence and autonomy in providing comprehensive technical assistance, which includes the preparation and maintenance of supplies, setting up laboratory materials and equipment for student and faculty use, as well as assisting faculty in the development and demonstration of experiments and techniques, and supporting departmental facilities. This position is responsible for monitoring and making suggestions/modifications to ensure the safety and security of department laboratories, and partnering with faculty to develop, refine, and implement activities that incorporate the latest scientific knowledge into the classroom. This is a full-time temporary one-year position and is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement.