Stockroom Technician; Instructional Support Technician II

Position Summary

San Diego State University Imperial Valley is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Stockroom Technician (Instructional Support Technician II) to support laboratory instruction and operations within the Sciences and Engineering Laboratories at the Brawley Campus. Under general supervision, the Stockroom Technician provides comprehensive technical and logistical support for a variety of lower- and upper-division laboratory courses in chemistry, electrical, and engineering disciplines.

This position ensures that teaching laboratories are safe, well-organized, and fully equipped to support high-quality instruction and student learning.

• Prepare, distribute, and maintain laboratory materials, reagents, and equipment for teaching labs.
• Manage laboratory lockers, student check-outs/check-ins, and maintain accurate inventory and documentation.
• Assist in coordinating and supporting undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants.
• Calibrate, assemble, and perform minor maintenance or troubleshooting on laboratory equipment such as pH meters, centrifuges, balances, and spectrophotometers.
• Maintain chemical hygiene and enforce safety procedures, including handling and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Monitor and restock chemical and equipment inventories; assist with receiving and storing laboratory materials.
• Support the overall organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness of laboratory spaces.

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-based), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• This position is located at SDSU Imperial Valley in Brawley, CA, approximately 120 miles east of the San Diego main campus. The individual hired in this role will work on campus at SDSU in Brawley, CA.

SDSU Imperial Valley Sciences and Engineering Laboratories are in Brawley, CA, providing access to laboratory classrooms and research facilities. At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.

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

• Experience assigned to a laboratory or other instructional area, responsible for use of the facilities and providing all the support services for the classes or individuals using the area. Issues, stores, orders and inventories materials, supplies and equipment and is expected to use knowledge of the discipline to evaluate suitability, or substitutions in emergencies.
• Experience operating and providing faculty and students with assistance in interpreting results from scientific equipment.
• Experience maintaining extensive bacteriologic collections; builds or constructs models as teaching aids.
• Experience with schedules and plans center or equipment utilization; collection of common and rare specimens to match course needs.

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

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