Biology Instructional Support Technician, Instructional Support Technician III

Position Title

Biology Instructional Support Technician, Instructional Support Technology III.

• Job No: 554858
• Work Type:
  Staff
• Location:
  
  Sonoma
• Categories:
  Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Application open until filled. Submit cover letter, resume, and application by 8am Monday, February 16, 2026. Describe instructional or laboratory support experience and how it aligns with this position.

Reporting to the Director of Operations and under additional lead direction from the Dean, Chairs, and faculty, the Instructional Support Technician provides comprehensive 24‑hour service for scientific laboratories in the Biology department, supporting student and faculty research and graduate study, and ensuring the continuous operation of living materials, hazardous materials, and technical equipment.

• Equivalent to four years’ experience providing instructional support services in a related unit or discipline, OR equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in materials‑heavy courses and related discipline (substitutable for one year of required experience), OR equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in materials‑heavy courses and related discipline (substitutable with two years of required experience).
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Three to four years’ experience working with macro‑organisms and microbiological cultures preferred.
• Experience with fiscal management of laboratory supplies and equipment preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency with computers, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required.
• Knowledge of CSUBuy procure‑to‑pay system and People Soft preferred.
• Successful completion of a pre‑placement exam required.

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position, initially probationary with path to permanent status. The CSU Classification Step Range is $5,044 – $7,348 per month (step 1–20). Step placement will be determined by relevant qualifications and experience; first appointment typically not exceeding Step 2 ($5,145 per month).

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave, and 15 paid holidays. Sonoma State University participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Sonoma State University is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. The university values diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence, and integrity and encourages innovation, experimentation, and creativity. The university is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

The University is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Candidates must undergo a background check, including a criminal, before any offer of employment.

Open until filled.