Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

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 Technician located at the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, FL. This fulltime represented position is responsible for supporting chemical analysis of commodities critical to ground and launch processing. Work will be performed onsite at the Kennedy Space Center.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Kennedy Space Center, Florida

JOB STATUS: Fulltime

TRAVEL: None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• High School diploma. Two or more years of college experience preferred.
• One or more years of experience in performing general laboratory analytical determinations.
• Current U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to pass the following KSC-provided physicals:
  • Fuel Handlers
  • Visual: Micro-particle Counter
  • Respirator
  • Hazardous Waste Handler

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Ability to work as a team.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Able to produce accurate, detailed work.
• Able to work in enclosed areas and heights up to 500 feet.
• Computer literate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Calibrate equipment, make measurements using analytical instruments, calculate and record results, including critical launch support analysis.
• Assist Chemists with analytical projects and data collection.
• Ensure compliance to safety, environmental, quality and EPA/FL, DOH/NELAC standards, as trained and required.
• Assist Chemists in non-routine tests and studies related to troubleshooting and/or simulation of aerospace systems and commodities.
• Prepare and conduct general laboratory investigations with awareness of laboratory techniques, operations, and instrumentation.
• Perform calibrations, standardizations and certification of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and materials, as well as routine and essential maintenance.
• Prepare analytical solutions and gas mixtures used in general laboratory analyses.
• Assist Chemists in setup, modification, preparation and conducting specialized tests and projects assigned to the laboratory.
• Suggest improvements and modifications to existing procedures and/or equipment and evaluating proposed or modified techniques.
• Prepare reports as required and inform cognizant supervision of problem areas pertaining to laboratory operations, quality, or safety.
• Use computer-assisted automation and data calculation to generate analysis results.
• Assist the company Point of Contact (POC) which includes RCRA compliance and maintains annual refresher training.
• Issue Purchase Requests for the laboratory group.
• Perform tasks as directed.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 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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