Aerospace Lab Operations & Compliance Specialist

Beyond New Horizons; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technical Specialist at Arnold AFB, Tennessee. The role supports the Test Operations and Sustainment contract and contributes to operating and maintaining aerospace testing facilities as part of an integrated team.

You will provide specialized technical, analytical, and operational support for laboratories, manage samples and data in LIMS, oversee lab reports, and coordinate procurement and maintenance of lab equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 4 years work experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and maintain authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal government contract compliance requirements and the necessity to access secure federal databases and networks on Arnold Air Force Base.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory/customer interface.
• Receive samples, ensure validity, and load pertinent information into the LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
• Maintain oversight of the filing for Laboratory Reports of Analysis.
• Exercise delegated purchasing authority for laboratory supplies, chemicals, gases, equipment, and materials.
• Maintain service contracts on all major laboratory instrumentation.
• Serve as Primary Building Manager. Submit work requests for building, safety, and other issues. Perform monthly inspections (i.e., fire extinguishers, facility walk around).
• Serve as Vehicle Control Officer (VCO).
• Serve as Information Technology Equipment Coordinator (ITEC).
• Serve as Anti-Terrorism Representative Assistant (ATR-A).
• Master Work Permit Issuing Official.
• Direct lifecycle disposition of material/property inventory, and excess/unused items.
• Proficient with PC systems and office software applications, including email, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Use of OWAM & EESOH-MIS databases to input, track, and oversee work and production.
• Track all upcoming PM’s and schedule according to timelines required to complete PM’s by required date.
• Hold weekly schedule sync with Supervisors to ensure priorities are established and all work is assigned and forecast future work.
• Plan for near future requirements.
• Submit yearly contract renewals for software licenses.
• Schedule yearly technical courses required to maintain technical licenses for Engineers and Supervisors.
• Order, schedule, and track installation and maintenance for equipment and vendors.
• Coordinate Outage Requests with Work Control Supervisor, Issuing Official(s), and Integrated Scheduler for work by assigned crew or for assigned systems and maintain awareness of outages or other downtime that may impact scheduled work.
• Track and update work orders and PMs to finish/close as work is completed.
• Ability to work self-directed with limited daily oversight.
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Inventory management

Purchasing

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

OWAM

EESOH-MIS

LIMS

Job description

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technical Specialist at Arnold AFB, Tennessee. The role supports the Test Operations and Sustainment contract and contributes to operating and maintaining aerospace testing facilities as part of an integrated team.

You will provide specialized technical, analytical, and operational support for laboratories, manage samples and data in LIMS, oversee lab reports, and coordinate procurement and maintenance of lab equipment.