Lead Food Technician

GeoControl Systems; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Remote work options

Educational reimbursement

401K retirement benefits

Health benefits

Job summary

GeoControl Systems, Inc. seeks a Space Food Systems Laboratory Lead Technician for NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. The role focuses on supporting space flight food systems, ensuring GMP compliance and leading the preparation of freeze-dried foods for flight and research.

The candidate will supervise technical teams, maintain cleanroom standards, and collaborate with health programs and ground studies. Onsite work at JSC is required with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 5+ years in food service/production/culinary arts.
• BS degree in Food Science or related field preferred; post-secondary training noted.
• Knowledge of GMPs for food handling/production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of food products for flight or research, including facility prep, packaging, labeling and stowage.
• Monitor equipment settings and support sanitation and maintenance.
• Prepare and handle sanitation chemicals with PPE.
• Collect and submit sanitation samples for microbiological analysis.
• Complete required quality documentation and verification tasks.
• Provide food service support for Health Stabilization Program events.
• Train other technicians on the job.

Skills

Lead technical teams

Oral and written communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Safety and PPE

Education

High School diploma

BS in Food Science

Post-secondary training in food service/production

ANAB Certification (National Food Manager)

Job description

GeoControl Systems, Inc.as a HUBZone company, is required to maintain a Federally mandated level of employees that reside (home residence) in a qualified HUBZone. ONLY applicants whose home address lies in a qualified HUBZone will be considered for this position.

You can verify whether you reside in a HUBZone by using the following website:
https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map

Belong. Connect. Grow. We are a contract of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers and we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. On the Human Health and Performance Contract 2 we are at the forefront of safeguarding astronaut health, ensuring human performance, and advancing technologies for human space exploration.

We are seeking a Space Food Systems Laboratory Lead Technician at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX

What You'll Do

In this role, you will provide technical support to NASA’s space flight food system and research studies supporting the International Space Station, Artemis, the Human Research Program and ground analog studies. You will ensure food processing and packaging areas are clean and sanitary, lead the preparation of Freeze-dried food products for further processing, support packaging of flight and research food items, perform all work in compliance with good manufacturing practices, and provided food service support for NASA’s Health Stabilization Program activities.

• Lead the preparation of food products for flight or research, including preparation of facility, food preparation, packaging, labeling and container stowage.
• Monitor equipment settings and support sanitation and maintenance, as required, prior to food production
• Prepare and handle sanitation chemicals with required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Collect and submit sanitation and food samples for microbiological analysis
• Complete required quality documentation, task performance sheets and verification for processing, packaging, and stowage tasks
• Provide food service support for Health Stabilization Program events at Johnson Space Center
• Other duties as assigned such as performing analytical tests and inventory
• Train other technicians on the job

What You Bring

You bring experience performing technical work in food service, food production or culinary arts. You use your experience and knowledge of good manufacturing practices to perform food handling and production tasks at a high level. You comply with all applicable Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality requirements.

Requirements

Your Qualifications

• High School diploma, with 5 years’ previous experience in food service, food production, or culinary arts
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required
• Must Reside in a HUBZone - https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map#center=29.798630,-95.136072&zoom=4

Desired Qualifications

• BS degree in Food Science or related field
• Post-secondary training in food service, food production, or culinary arts
• ANAB Certified National Food Manager or complete the certification post hire
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices for food handling/production

Skills

• Ability to lead technical teams to meet performance expectations
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Reliable and consistent work habits
• Basic computer skills – MS Word, Excel
• Capable of lifting up to 25 lbs
• Capable of standing for long periods of time, working with equipment, wearing PPE including mask, hair net, gloves, lab coat, safety shoes

What To Expect

This position is expected to be onsite at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

GCS health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K, Roth), health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental and pregnancy leave.

This position is subject to the Service Contract Act (“SCA”) and your pay and benefits comply with the Area-Wide Wage Determination (“AWD”) applicable to the contract. This position will pay no less than the amount included in the AWD for the corresponding labor category. Additionally, this position will be eligible to receive the Health and Welfare Benefit included in the AWD, less the cost of certain benefits, including retirement.