Instructional Support Technician (Instructional Support Tech I), Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, provides comprehensive support services for the preparation and delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment for chemistry teaching laboratories in accordance with laboratory preparation manuals. Coordinates stockroom window operations, including issuing and receiving equipment for students, and provides guidance and coordination to federal work study student assistants.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare chemicals and solutions according to laboratory manuals and safety protocols to ensure labs are fully equipped and compliant.
• Distribute, set up, and retrieve laboratory materials between stockroom and teaching labs to support timely instruction.
• Handle hazardous waste by ensuring proper labeling, collection, and storage in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Maintain lab readiness by performing minor repairs or coordinating maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Receive and process chemicals and supplies, verifying, documenting, and storing items according to established procedures.
• Coordinate the stockroom service window by issuing and receiving equipment and maintaining accurate transaction records.
• Track equipment usage through check-in/check-out systems and reconcile discrepancies to ensure accountability.
• Coordinate allocation of shared equipment across lab sections to maintain availability and minimize disruption
• Support and coordinate work of federal work-study assistants in lab preparation and stockroom procedures to ensure consistent operations.
• Coordinate distribution and return of lab drawers to maintain inventory control.
• Maintain safety compliance by updating inventory records, conducting inspections, and correcting unsafe conditions.
• Document and report incidents and replace noncompliant equipment to ensure a safe laboratory environment.
• Participate in safety meetings to stay current with regulations and support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate procurement of chemicals and supplies by obtaining quotes and working with staff to support cost-effective purchasing.
• Monitor and replenish inventory levels to ensure continuous availability of laboratory materials.
• Other classification related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Equivalent to two years of experience providing instructional support services for a unit or discipline, acting as a student assistant, or in producing materials or supplies related to the discipline. OR Equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the area to which assigned may be substituted for one year of the required experience. OR Equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a related discipline may be substituted for the experience.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

Initial salary step placement will be in the range of Step 1 - $4,184 to Step 2 - $4,268 per month for qualified candidates.

CSU Classification Salary Step Range: $4,184 - $6,096 per month (Step 1 - Step 20)

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time / Non-Exempt / Probationary

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.