Cosmic Dust Sample Processor

Overview:

Cosmic Dust Sample Processor

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Cosmic Dust Sample Processor for the JETS II Contract, supporting the Space Division.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Houston, TX

JOB STATUS: Full-time

TRAVEL: none

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Bachelor of Science degree is typically required

Experience working in an ISO5 clean-room laboratory

Experience preparing ultramicrotomed samples

Experience with Scanning Election microscopy imaging/analysis

Have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team

Attention to detail and highly developed organizational skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and experience working with databases

Current U.S. Citizenship is required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Master's degree in geology, biology, physics, chemistry, or a related physical science field

Experience with manipulation of micro-particles using glass needles and various micromanipulators

Experience processing and analyzing interplanetary dust particles

Experience working with sample databases

RESPONSIBILITIES

Process Cosmic Dust sample allocations

Prepare collectors, image samples, and track the movement of these samples through the Curation database

Provide inventory and cataloging of astromaterial samples

Develop skills to work with delicate interplanetary dust particles and micrometeorite

Use ultramicrotomy to prepare astromaterials for scanning electron microscopy

Use micro-manipulation apparatus and various techniques to process, store, and allocate micro-particle astromaterials

Work with a team to process samples in small particles laboratories for sample return missions, including Stardust and Genesis

Perform other tasks as required

What We Offer

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Professional development allotment

Multiple healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

Flexible time off (FTO) along with a federally recognized vacation schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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