Instructional Support Technician II - Cell & Molecular Biology

Working Title:

Instructional Support Tech II
- Cell & Molecular Biology Classification

Title:

Instructional Support Tech II

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled):
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 @ 11:55pm PT

Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

The IST II is responsible for working independently to provide overall instructional support for undergraduate and graduate laboratory courses in cell and molecular biology, as well as support for related courses and research as necessary. This includes the ordering and preparation of supplies, reagents, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell cultures, and experimental set‑up. The IST II is responsible for safe storage and handling of materials and equipment in the cell/molecular area, laboratory preparation and ordering for cell/molecular courses, as well as preparing and/or maintaining all reagents, supplies and consumables, eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell cultures and nucleic acid samples.

The IST II coordinates chemical, laboratory and biological safety in assigned spaces, which includes maintaining a chemical inventory, ensuring proper handling and disposal of chemical and biohazardous waste, conducting inspections, and maintaining updated safety documentation. They are also responsible for troubleshooting and basic routine maintenance of equipment used in cell and molecular biology laboratory courses, including biosafety cabinets, incubators, microscopes, thermocyclers, and other routine equipment.

The incumbent also provides lead work direction to undergraduate and/or graduate students.

Salary step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.

The Department of Biological Sciences at Sacramento State is one of the largest programs on campus, with approximately 1,500 undergraduate and 60 Master’s students, 30 permanent faculty, approximately 40 temporary faculty, and 12 technical and administrative support team members. Most of the Department is located in the Tschannen Science Complex, and courses cover the range of biology, including entomology, evolution, microbiology, molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, anatomy, physiology, ecology, and conservation biology.

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Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles of performing support services; knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques related to the discipline and the curriculum; knowledge of the materials and supplies in the curriculum and the curriculum and their uses.

Ability to plan, organize, and schedule activities; ability to operate technical equipment related to the discipline; ability to maintain records; ability to adjust and perform simple maintenance of technical and scientific equipment.

and

Experience

Equivalent to three years of experience providing instructional support services for a related unit or discipline, or in producing materials or supplies or repairing equipment in a discipline related to the area to which assigned.

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 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 discipline related to the area to which assigned may be substituted for two years of the required experience.