California State University, Stanislaus · 22 hours ago
Instructional Support Technician III
Turlock, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$5,044/mo - $7,350/mo
4+ years expCalifornia State University, Stanislaus is seeking an Instructional Support Technician III to provide comprehensive instructional support services for the chemistry department. The role involves coordinating laboratory support, assisting faculty with lab activities, and ensuring safety compliance.
Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Coordinate and provide comprehensive instructional support for laboratory-based courses in chemistry
Assist faculty in designing lab activities that align with course objectives and available materials while consulting on safety and waste management, and laboratory implementation
Prepare, set up, and dismantle instructional labs, including media, specimens, chemicals, or technical equipment
Provide technical assistance to students and faculty during labs and instructional activities
Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with CSU, OSHA, and local regulatory protocols
Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), chemical hygiene plans, and safety logs
Train students and staff on safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials and equipment use
Manage the Risk and Safety Solutions (RSS) procedures, including: Maintenance of all chemical inventories, stockroom and faculty research spaces, including annual certification in RSS; perform risk assessments for lab courses using RSS and assist faculty with risk assessments for their lab spaces; conduct regular lab inspections and provide or assist with remediation for any findings
Act as the chemistry department safety coordinator and as liaison with faculty and Risk & Safety
Maintain current and accurate standard operating procedures following applicable regulations, guidelines, and best practices
Vet and share safety training materials with faculty for their instructional labs. Manage compliance with training and maintain training records
Review faculty request for chemical purchases and if materials require campus approval for purchase, prepare proper paperwork and supporting documentation
Collect, characterize, label, and prepare documentation for the department’s chemical waste generated in both student labs and faculty research spaces
Ensure the completion of weekly eye wash checks
Assist faculty with incident reports
Assist faculty and students with individual research and graduate-level projects, ensuring technical needs are met
Prepare or modify equipment setups and materials for unique experiments or demonstrations
Provide ongoing monitoring or support for long-term research activities, including weekend or after-hours coverage if necessary
Develop lab schedules in coordination with faculty and academic programs
Maintain detailed records of supply usage, equipment service history, and budgetary expenditures
Support budget planning by tracking costs and identifying resource needs
Coordinate service contracts, vendor interactions, and procurement workflows
Acquire, organize, and maintain a wide range of instructional materials, including rare or specialized items
Maintain inventories, track usage trends, and reorder materials to ensure consistent availability
Ensure proper storage, labeling, and disposal of materials, including hazardous or perishable substances
Develop specifications and sourcing strategies for purchasing new or replacement equipment
Oversee maintenance schedules and arrange repair of complex scientific equipment
Provide routine troubleshooting and minor repairs of laboratory instruments and tools
Maintain and monitor systems that require 24-hour support, such as refrigeration, environmental control, or live specimen habitats
Coordinate support from campus technical services when needed
Train and oversee student assistants and/or entry-level lab staff
Provide guidance on lab procedures, safety practices, and use of materials or equipment
Assign tasks and monitor completion to ensure consistent lab support across all instructional areas
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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 the experience
Equivalent to four 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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry
Experience in chemistry laboratory safety and hazardous waste
Previous experience as an academic Instructional Support Laboratory (ISL) technician at a CSU campus or similar academic lab environments
Benefits
Outstanding vacation
Health
Dental, and vision plans
Fee waiver education program
Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
15 paid holidays a year
Company
California State University, Stanislaus
California State University, Stanislaus is a public university in Turlock, California.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Rezendes
Director of Information Services & Client Services
Recent News
2025-12-11
Company data provided by crunchbase