Provide partial support for BIO 1110L, BIO 1150L, BIO 1210L,
BIO 1220L, BIO 4660L, and other Biology instructional laboratories
as assigned.
Coordinate laboratory setup requirements with faculty and
Teaching Associates (TAs), ensuring all instructional supplies,
equipment, reagents, media, microbial cultures, tissue culture
materials, specimens, PPE, and support resources are available for
assigned laboratory classes and support other courses as
needed.
Assist instructors and students in preparing teaching
laboratories with instructional materials for microbiology,
molecular biology, and cell biology experiments.
Organize and fulfill daily and weekly preparation requests by
providing microbial cultures, tissue culture materials, media,
solutions, reagents, laboratory supplies, specialized biological
materials, and other instructional resources for teaching and
research laboratories.
Assist instructors in the development of new or modified
laboratory courses and experiments.
Maintain microbial cultures, tissue culture materials, and
other biological resources to ensure their quality, viability,
availability, and compliance with instructional and research
laboratory standards. Laboratory Operations and Technical
Services
Evaluate laboratory materials, equipment, and procedures to
optimize instructional quality, laboratory efficiency, and
safety.
Establish and/or refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
for microbiology and cell culture operations based on university
standards and best practices.
Provide technical guidance in the preparation of
microbiological media, tissue culture materials, laboratory
solutions, reagents, and other instructional materials in
accordance with established protocols and safety requirements.
Maintain, troubleshoot, clean, calibrate, store, and prepare
laboratory equipment and instrumentation used for microbiology,
molecular biology, and cell biology instruction.
Assist instructors with laboratory preparation sheets,
laboratory manuals, and instructional support needs for assigned
courses.
Facility Operations & Equipment Stockroom & Inventory
Operations
- Maintain the Building 4 stockroom inventory of supplies,
equipment, media, reagents, and biological materials required for
supported instructional laboratories.
- Coordinate with other staff technicians in the Cellular and
Molecular Biology (CMB) area, Central Biology Stockroom (4-2-557),
Building 8 Stockroom, greenhouse, vivarium, and other biology work
areas to ensure stockrooms remain fully operational and adequately
supplied.
- Assist with stockroom coverage during business hours.
- Oversee the organization and operation of the microbiology
preparation room to ensure efficient laboratory support for
instructional activities serving more than 500 students each
semester.
- Assist with the operations of the Cellular and Molecular
Biology (CMB) Stockroom (4-2-774), including the Common Chemical
Room, Flammable Chemical Room, preparation room, deep-freeze
freezers, walk-in refrigerator, incubators, autoclaves, dishwasher,
and related laboratory support facilities. Procurement, Vendors
& Reporting
- Obtain vendor quotes and order instructional laboratory
supplies, equipment, biological materials, replacement parts, and
services using university purchasing systems while remaining within
department budget.
- Reconcile vendor purchases and procurement transactions
monthly.
- Serve as a primary contact with vendors and service providers
to coordinate purchasing, deliveries, maintenance, and laboratory
support services.
Equipment & Facilities
- Maintain responsibility for the care, operation, and
maintenance of specialized microbiology, molecular biology, and
tissue culture equipment used in instructional laboratories.
- Assist with laboratory renovations, equipment installations,
and facility improvement projects supporting instructional
operations.
- Attend department committee meetings related to equipment,
laboratory operations, safety, and instructional exercises.
- Participate in professional development and technical training
to remain current in laboratory safety, purchasing procedures,
microbiological methods, and emerging instructional
technologies.
- Safety Compliance Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain compliance with university, EH&S, Cal/OSHA, CUPA,
and other applicable environmental, health, and safety
regulations.
- Coordinate with EH&S regarding laboratory inspections,
regulatory compliance activities, hazardous materials management,
and laboratory renovations.
- Conduct laboratory and safety inspections; inspect
instructional spaces and safety equipment; identify hazards, report
incidents, and document corrective actions.
- Maintain student safety training records, laboratory inspection
reports, incident documentation, and other regulatory compliance
records. Waste Management & Biosafety
- Maintain biological and chemical waste inventories generated by
instructional laboratories.
- Oversee the collection, labeling, storage, and disposal of
biological waste, chemical waste, and sharps in collaboration with
EH&S.
- Coordinate biohazardous waste decontamination by monitoring
autoclave operations, documenting biological indicator (spore)
testing, and maintaining compliance with university biosafety
procedures.
- Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs), biological inventories, and other laboratory
compliance documentation.
Lead and Train Students
- Schedule and direct the daily work assignments of student
assistants to ensure the microbiology stockroom operates
efficiently, safely, and meets departmental instructional
needs.
- Monitor the performance of student assistants and graduate
Teaching Associates assigned to the area and provide feedback to
the Chair/HEERA Manager.
- Train undergraduate and graduate student assistants in the safe
handling, storage, maintenance, and disposal of microorganisms,
tissue culture materials, laboratory equipment, and biological
specimens.
- Track and verify student assistant work hours, maintain
accurate timesheet records, and ensure compliance with university
timekeeping procedures.
- Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, and training of
student assistants, including participating in interviews and
providing input on candidate selection.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Combination - 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. 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
- 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. 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
- Knowledge of the principles and methods related to performing
support services; knowledge of the principles, information, methods
and techniques related to discipline to which assigned; knowledge
of the materials and supplies related to the curriculum, their
characteristics, and uses.
- Ability to plan, organize and schedule work; ability to operate
and repair technical and scientific equipment; ability to
coordinate support service to meet a comprehensive variety of
needs; ability to develop off-campus resources related to the
discipline for obtaining materials or equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Biological Science, Microbiology, Molecular
Biology or closely related discipline.
- Cell/tissue culture training (hands-on)
- Hematology course
- Medical mycology course
- Post-baccalaureate training or experience in advanced
microbiology, biological techniques or molecular biology is
desirable.
- Ability to be proactive, recognize problems and needs and make
modifications to lab situations to achieve desired outcome.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple work
priorities and projects, effectively handle a broad range of
interpersonal contacts with the department, vendors, scientific
companies, service personnel from facilities and the
community.
- Ability to make a wide range of lab media, solutions, and
reagents.
- Aseptic technique.
- Ability to write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Computer literacy: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Windows
operating systems.
Out of State Work
The California State University (CSU) system is a network of
twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality
education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of
CSU's mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to
contribute to California's schools, economy, culture, and future.
As an agency of the State of California, the CSU's business
operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU
Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to
perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information,
go to the
California
State University Out-of-State Employment Policy.
Background Check
Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to
final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a
background check (including a criminal records check). The
conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background
check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered
that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In
determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal
Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any
information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding
the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and
recency of the conviction, the candidate's conduct, performance or
rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the
job applied for. For more information, go to the
California
State University Background Check Policy.
Education Code 89521 Requirements
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received
a final administrative decision or final judicial decision
determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the
last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the
minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of
employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of
the application process must also sign a release form that
authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current
and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated
allegations of misconduct.
CSU Classification Salary Range
This position is part of the California State University Employees
Union (CSUEU) bargaining unit 9. The CSU Classification Standards
for this position are located on the
CSU Classification Standards website. The CSU Salary Schedule
is located on the
CSU Salary Schedule website. The classification salary range
for this position according to the respective skill level is:
minimum $5,044 and maximum $7,348 per month. Please refer to the
anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this
particular position.
Employment Eligibility Verification
Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work
in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons
hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work
in the United States and to complete the required employment
eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go
the
I-9
Acceptable Documents website.
University Driving Requirement
Positions that require driving for university business by using a
personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized
University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and
evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management
Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following
criteria. The driver must: 1. Have a valid California or other
State Driver's license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle
violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period
(or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV
Points, if their license is Class C or, 4. Not have more than 5 DMV
Points, if their license is Class A, B, or C with endorsements. For
more information, go to the
Authorized University Driver Policy.
Conflict of Interest
This position is a "designated position" in the California State
University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate
accepting this position is required to file financial interest
disclosure forms subject to state regulations. For more
information, go to the
Conflict
of Interest policy.
Security & Fire Safety
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus
security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act,
California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education
Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Security Report
and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at
Cal Poly
Pomona's Annual Security Report and
Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Fire Safety Report.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in
any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants
because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own
pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more
information, see the
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.
Reasonable Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees
with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or
requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by
email at
ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. For
more information, go to
Employment Notices.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal
Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in employment without
unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race,
sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal
opportunity means ensuring that every employee has access to the
resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a
university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona
complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California
Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.
I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable
state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's
Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential
treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status,
and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all
university programs, policies, and practices.
As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona complies with the Vietnam
Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and requests
priority referral of protected veterans for our job openings.
Other Notices
For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit
Cal Poly Pomona's Employment Notices web page.
Advertised: September 15, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
Time
Applications close: September 29, 2026 (11:55 PM)
To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/po/en-us/job/562070/microbiology-technician
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