Molecular and Microbiology Instructional Support Technician II

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Resources and Operations and receiving work lead direction from the Chair of the Biological Sciences Department the Molecular and Microbiology Biology Instructional Support Technician II supports the daily operations of the Microbiology Service Center and provides comprehensive laboratory support for lower- and upper-division microbiology and molecular biology courses. Working independently under limited supervision this position prepares teaching laboratories procures and prepares reagents and materials maintains scientific equipment supports laboratory safety and waste procedures and communicates with faculty regarding instructional support needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate semester laboratory preparation by reviewing course schedules and developing calendars for reagents media equipment supplies and technical support needs
• Procure prepare and aliquot laboratory supplies materials services chemicals biological reagents and media from SJSU-approved vendors; maintain inventories and reorder materials as needed
• Operate and maintain scientific instrumentation used in microbiology and molecular biology courses coordinate equipment scheduling and repairs and assist faculty with developing laboratory exercises
• Support daily Microbiology Service Center operations including handling and disposing of biological and chemical waste supporting projects and training or overseeing student assistants
• Maintain required safety training and compliance initiate and track routine repairs and minor facilities modifications participate on the Building Evacuation Team and complete required PeopleSoft respirator protection and hazardous materials training

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• General awareness of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) and a willingness to develop skills in their appropriate responsible and ethical use in a higher education environment consistent with institutional policies and practices.
• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
• Working knowledge of and ability to operate scientific instrumentation used in molecular and microbiology
• Working knowledge of the use of aseptic technique
• Solid content knowledge of microbiology and molecular biology
• Ability to prepare chemical and biological reagents
• Ability to calibrate and maintain scientific instrumentation
• Ability to translate laboratory exercises into needs for supplies equipment reagents and technical support
• Ability to wear a respirator during an emergency situation
• Ability to handle multiple work priorities organize and plan work
• Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports (requires knowledge of English grammar punctuation and spelling as well as professional writing)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications
• Working knowledge of common software applications for word processing and spreadsheet production
• Ability to quickly learn and apply a variety of federal state county CSU and SJSU laws policies and procedures especially as regards the proper handling and disposal of microorganisms and chemicals

Required Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience will be considered
• Equivalent to three (3) 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Biology or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in laboratory class support or similar support work

Compensation

Classification: Instructional Support Technician II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5073/month - $5713/month (Step 6 Step 12)
CSU Salary Range: $4595/month - $6694/month (Step 1 Step 20)

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: September 29 2026 through October 13 2026 . This position is open until filled; however applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

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Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

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Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age ancestry caste color disability ethnicity gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military status nationality race religion religious creed sex sexual orientation sex stereotype and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students faculty and staff as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and certain other federal and state laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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