Contamination and Control Technician

KBR, Inc; Greenbelt, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. seeks a Contamination and Control Technician to support NASA GSFC I&T in Greenbelt, MD. You will perform pre-cleaning, precision cleaning, and contamination control tasks, while coordinating logistics and consumables for flight projects.

The role emphasizes independent work within a fast-paced team, leveraging GSFC cleanroom protocols and strong organizational skills to ensure compliance and efficient project support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical field preferred.
• Experience in cleanroom operations or contamination control is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with GSFC cleanroom protocols is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-clean and precision cleaning support for flight projects.
• Deliver contamination control services and maintain supporting documentation.
• Manage staging, storage of test hardware, and coordination of clean tent use.
• Oversee consumable management for cleanrooms and related facilities.

Skills

Cleanroom operations

Contamination control

Lab services support

Logistics coordination

Audit testing of consumables

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred

Job description

Title: Contamination and Control Technician Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

We at KBR share one goal: to improve the world responsibly as a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. KBR is seeking qualified Contamination and Control Technicians to join our OMES III contract supporting environmental testing operations at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center’s Integration & Test (I&T) complex in Greenbelt, MD.

Summary of Work

The Cleanroom Support Technician will be responsible for providing comprehensive support in pre-clean and precision cleaning operations, consumable management, and logistic support for flight projects. The ideal candidate will help ensure that all cleaning and contamination control processes comply with established work instructions and project requirements.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Conduct monthly audit testing for consumables and maintain accurate records of results.
• Assist in lab services and support increased services as needed, ensuring total labor hours on tasks do not exceed established limits.
• Provide pre-clean and precision cleaning technician and engineering support.
• Deliver contamination control services for projects and subsystems with approved funding.
• Perform ongoing logistic support services, including managing the staging and storage of test hardware and support equipment, and coordinating clean tent and facility use.
• Oversee consumable management for all cleanrooms and the blanket shop, including gowning and thermal blanket consumables.
• Conduct lot testing for consumables as requested and funded by specific projects.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred. Prior experience in cleanroom operations, contamination control, or laboratory support is highly desirable. Familiarity with GSFC cleanroom protocols and work instructions is an advantage. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Basic Compensation

Jobs on this contract range from $30/hr - $52.79/hr. Pay range is specific to the Greenbelt, MD area. The offered rate will be based on the position, contract affordability, the selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

KBR Benefits | KBR Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR - Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.