Overview

Laboratory Sampling 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 Sampling Technician on the LASSO II contract, supporting the Space Division.

JOB DETAILS

This fulltime represented position is responsible for operating and maintaining sampling equipment to obtain a wide variety of samples of aerospace gas and fluid commodities used at KSC and USSFS and deliver to the laboratory for analysis. Work will be performed onsite at the Kennedy Space Center.

LOCATION: Kennedy Space Center, Florida

JOB STATUS: Fulltime

TRAVEL: None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• High School diploma
• One or more years of experience in sampling aerospace related commodities with knowledge of sampling equipment or related experience
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Must be able to pass the following KSC-provided physicals:
  • Fuel Handlers
  • SCAPE
  • Working at heights
  • Confined Space
  • Respirator
• Possession of/ability to; qualify for Florida Commercials Driver’s License, Class C
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to work in enclosed areas and heights up to 500 feet
• Able to follow written and oral instructions
• Able to withstand stress of repetitive tasks and pressure of critical deadlines
• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow prescribed procedures
• Computer literate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transport hypergols, cryogens, high-pressure gases, and hardware from various work areas to decontamination, cleaning facilities and laboratories.
• Repair, maintain, set-up, purge and prepare sampling equipment for certification and calibrations.
• Perform specified on-site analyses utilizing devices such as velometers, temperature/humidity measuring instruments, flowmeters, contamination counters, leak rate probes, recorders, and gas regulator panels.
• Maintain work records, record sample system data, and assist in preparation and evaluation of sampling procedures.
• Safely perform all work in compliance with laboratory best practices and local policies and procedures
• Perform tasks as directed

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

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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