Laboratory Operations Manager

Laboratory Operations Manager

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 Laboratory Operations Managerfor the LASSO II contract, supporting the Space Division.

JOB DETAILS

The ideal candidate is an experienced manager responsible for overseeing the calibration, precision cleaning, chemical analysis, and non-destructive testing laboratories at the Kennedy Space Center. This fulltime position and work will be performed onsite at the Kennedy Space Center.

LOCATION: Kennedy Space Center, Florida

JOB STATUS: Fulltime

TRAVEL:  None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or other technical discipline.
• Ten or more years of experience in management of represented teams.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Knowledge of KSC practices and procedures
• Knowledge of calibration, precision cleaning, chemical analysis, and non-destructive testing practices
• Experience and knowledge in administering Safety, Quality, Represented Labor Relations and an understanding of financial management and Government/Contractor relations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and direct all Operational Laboratory activities
• Coordinate technical activities with laboratory leads
• Act as the technical interface to Government and non-Government customers
• Perform technical analysis of policies and customer requirements
• Provide technical support for the development of test plans and analysis, schedules, estimates, budgets, and reports.
• Provide technical support for the development and tracking of contract technical and performance metrics
• Provide technical support for the development, implementation, and maintenance of risk management plans
• Ensure the safety of personnel and equipment
• Identify and grow high potential employees

What We Offer 

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
• Access to Kennedy Space Center on site services including the Child Development Center, Fitness Center, Barbershop, NASA Exchanges, Credit Union and Kennedy Athletic, Recreation & Social (KARS) parks

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!

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