Job Overview
The Laboratory Technician II will provide comprehensive support to faculty in equipping and running the undergraduate instructional engineering laboratories, including researching and ordering scientific equipment and supplies, setting up instructional laboratory equipment, providing routine maintenance of equipment, designing and constructing laboratory apparatus, and assisting in the management of laboratory safety procedures.
The applicant should demonstrate a strong enthusiasm for self-learning and experimentation with the rapidly evolving technologies used in Electrical and Computer Engineering laboratories, including areas such as Electric Machines, Control Systems, Integrated Circuit Design, Hardware Description Languages, Communication Circuits, and more. This will include a laboratory-based curriculum for lower and upper-division engineering laboratory courses and student research projects. The Laboratory Technician II operates under the lead direction of the Department Chair and the direct supervision of the Associate Dean. The technician will receive the required instructions for lab preparations from the faculty with the approval of the department chair. The performance will be evaluated regularly by the Associate Dean, with input from faculty members to ensure their needs are met, and tasks are completed satisfactorily.
Position Summary
Laboratory Technician II (Instructional Support Technician II)
This is a full-time, non-exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.
For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.
Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,608 - $5,800 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,608 - $7,998 per month
Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.
Full benefits: This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.
This position is required to work in person on campus.
California State University San Marcos
A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and diversity. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.
California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.
Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.
Application Process
This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on November 24, 2024.
Application requires answers to supplemental questions.
Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750-4418 or e-mail: hr@csusm.edu.
Supplemental Information
Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment 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 conditionally offered the position.
Must successfully meet and pass a pre-employment medical examination and drug screen.
This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The incumbent in this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
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Pursuant to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, as of January 1, 2022, the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).
