Senior Chemist – Aerospace Lab & Analysis

Astrion; Merritt Island (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, FL seeks a Chemist III to support the LASSO II contract on the second shift, with initial training on the first shift. This role requires a Master’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include qualitative and quantitative analyses, development of analytical methods for trace contaminants, safety leadership, training laboratory staff, and ensuring compliance with lab standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• 7 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
• Develop and implement analytical methods for the chemical and physical testing of trace contaminants in various matrices for conformance to specification standards.
• Assist laboratory activities in determining analytical and intricate testing of aerospace systems and commodities.
• Perform laboratory investigations, troubleshooting of analytical problems and technology transfer of analytical methods.
• Train Laboratory Technicians to approved Technical Operating Procedures including on-the-job training of technicians.
• Serve as a Safety Technical Director on approval of the Operations Laboratory Manager.
• Serve as a Hazardous Waste Management POC or Internal Compliance Auditor as directed by management.
• Implement the Business System Program and all related compliance standards.
• Provide field support of extraordinary or unusual nature.
• Write analytical laboratory procedures, protocols and compliance documents.
• Participate and contribute to safety programs, perform instrument audits and maintain an orderly and safe laboratory environment.
• Use computer-assisted automation and data calculation to analyze results.
• Ensure the availability of adequate supplies of laboratory chemicals, instrumentation, and equipment for the laboratory operation.
• Ensure calibration and standardization guidelines are followed.
• Perform general laboratory analyses as dictated by workload.
• Coordinate and provide technical assistance to NASA/Contractor personnel.
• Assure that laboratory practices conform to certifications and compliance standards, as required.
• Provide computer support to the CRCA and interface with IT regarding computer systems/software when required.

Skills

Qualitative & quantitative analyses

Analytical method development

Safety leadership

Training technicians

Instrumentation calibration

Laboratory troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

Astrion at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, FL seeks a Chemist III to support the LASSO II contract on the second shift, with initial training on the first shift. This role requires a Master’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include qualitative and quantitative analyses, development of analytical methods for trace contaminants, safety leadership, training laboratory staff, and ensuring compliance with lab standards.