Instructional Support Technician II - Food Science and Nutrition

at  California State University

Job no: 542337
Work type: Staff
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Full Time, Education Support Professionals, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Description
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the FSN Department Head, the primary purpose of the Instructional Support Technician II (IST) position is to provide technical support for faculty and students in the Culinary and Sensory laboratories located in the Boswell Ag Tech Center (Building 124). The IST implements, monitors and assists faculty in enforcing departmental safety and hygiene policies, and contributes to their further development and improvement. The IST schedules and plans technical and scientific equipment and instrument utilization and acts as a liaison with equipment technicians and vendors. This position provides training in the use of culinary equipment and instruments and partners with faculty to develop, refine, and implement activities that incorporate the latest scientific knowledge into the teaching and programs. The IST assists faculty in conducting laboratory classes in the Culinary and Sensory laboratories.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the common principles, methods and techniques related to the Food Science and Nutrition program areas.
• Knowledge of the materials, supplies, and equipment, and the ability to evaluate the materials and supplies commonly used in labs for Food Science and Nutrition. Ability to prepare specialized materials and samples for use in food science and nutrition teaching and research.
• Ability to operate scientific, culinary lab, and technical equipment and instruments and to interpret results.
• Ability to adjust and make minor repairs on scientific and technical culinary lab equipment.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergencies due to the presence of dangerous situations or hazardous materials; knowledge of and ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other hazardous property reference materials.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects and/or training and guidance to others.
  Education and Experience
  Three years of experience providing instructional support services in a related discipline, acting as a student assistant, or in producing materials or supplies related to the discipline (two years of college with 16 semester units in courses in the related specialty area discipline may be substituted for one year of required experience OR four years of college with 16 semester units in courses in the related specialty area discipline may be substituted for two years of required experience).
  Salary and Benefits
  Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,000 - $6,833 monthly
  Classification Range: $4,608 - $7,998 monthly
  Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.
  Cal Poly
  Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.
  Diversity Statement
  At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
  Cal Poly’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer.

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