Astromaterials Curation Processor

Mclaurin Aerospace • Houston, TX

20h • Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for an Astromaterials Curation Processor to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. If selected you will: Work in an Astromaterials Curation facility housing unique and protected planetary samples. Maintain accurate records of astromaterials sample data, documentation, procedures, and databases. Handle rocks and fine-grained materials in compliance with established procedures at all times for scientific allocation, cataloging, and long-term preservation. Responsibilities include tool preparation, sample transfers, cutting or chipping, subdividing and separating, basic characterization, imaging, and weighing. Support routine labeling, inventory management, and organization of astromaterials samples, ensuring accurate tracking of sample movement throughout the Curation workflow in relevant databases. Prepare astromaterials samples for a variety of geologic analyses. Assist visiting Principal Investigators and support guided tours of Curation laboratories. Contribute to general laboratory maintenance and perform additional tasks as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus a minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures and maintain compliance.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment.
• Demonstrated strength in task planning and organization to ensure successful delivery.
• Strong data stewardship skills to accurately capture, document, and maintain records to ensure long-term accessibility.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Project management training and/or experience.
• Experience working with and/or studying extraterrestrial samples, particularly Apollo or meteorite samples.
• Experience working in a cleanroom and/or familiarity with ISO 6-7 cleanroom environments and standards.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, and Smartsheet or other task/project management tool.

Responsibilities

• Tool preparation, sample transfers, cutting or chipping, subdividing and separating, basic characterization, imaging, and weighing.
• Routine labeling, inventory management, and organization of astromaterials samples, ensuring accurate tracking of sample movement throughout the Curation workflow in relevant databases.
• Prepare astromaterials samples for a variety of geologic analyses.
• Assist visiting Principal Investigators and support guided tours of Curation laboratories.
• Contribute to general laboratory maintenance and perform additional tasks as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level