Job Description

Working Title: Instructional Support Technician II (Biological Sciences Service Center)

Classification Title: Instructional Support Technician II

Posting Details

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Tuesday, May 19, 2026 @ 11:55pm PT

Hiring Preference

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 Instructional Support Technician II (IST II) provides support to the Department's Primary Service Center and, in this capacity, serves as primary purchasing agent for the Department. The IST II manages all Department course accounts, equipment maintenance accounts, and support service accounts and acts as the Department Hazardous Waste Materials Coordinator. The incumbent also provides lead work direction and training to Graduate Students and Student Assistants as necessary.

FLSA Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range $4,595 per month (Step 1) - $4,780 per month (Step 3)

CSU Classification Salary Range $4,595 per month (Step 1) - $6,694 per month (Step 20)

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

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Salary Grade/Range  1

Recruitment Type Regular (Probationary)

Time Base Full-Time

Pay Plan 12 months

Work Hours Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Department Information

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.

For more information, please visit: https://www.csus.edu/college/natural-sciences-mathematics/biology/

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Required Qualifications

1. Experience with managing department service centers.
2. Experience with management and organization of inventory and records of supply use.
3. Knowledge of biological and chemical options for equipment, supplies, and reagents for both teaching and research programs.
4. Ability to work closely with faculty and staff to order, purchase, and procure supplies and biological equipment supporting teaching and research laboratories.
5. Ability to coordinate between stockroom staff and faculty, including willingness to provide occasional support outside usual business hours to accommodate needs of the department.
6. Knowledge of and ability to manage stockroom inventories and interface with faculty and students across 4 buildings.
7. Ability to provide technical support, troubleshooting and diagnosis of equipment, including laptop software updates.
8. Ability to work with vendors, faculty, staff, and students to manage physical and online chemical inventories.
9. Experience with safely handling, storing, and disposing of chemicals and biohazardous waste.
10. Experience with management of budgetary records, course and research accounts, equipment maintenance accounts, and support service accounts.
11. Ability to work independently and with departmental committees.
12. Ability to act as a liaison with EH & S to ensure that safety protocols are developed and current, and that monthly inspections are conducted and documentation maintained.
13. Ability to perform basic computing, including familiarity and ease with Microsoft Office 365 (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook.).
14. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Condition of Employment

• Satisfactory completion of the background check process.

Preferred Qualifications

1. B.S. or B.A. degree in Biology or a related discipline.
2. Experience working with a diverse population of students and faculty.
3. Ability to problem solve and think critically, often under time constraints and budgetary constrictions.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable working closely with others, and the ability to schedule and supervise student assistants.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/people-climate/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/support/csu-learn.html

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at clery@csus.edu

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

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