Senior Lab Scientist III — Space Lab, Onsite at KSC

Astrion; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Scientist III to provide technical and logistical support to Kennedy Space Center laboratories in Merritt Island, FL. Duties include safety equipment inspection, chemical inventory management, hazardous waste removal, equipment maintenance, and instrument support (GC, LCMS, IC, ICP, XRF, XRD, SEM).

Occasional overtime and on-site travel may be required. Required: a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar; 10 years lab experience; proficiency with

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience in a laboratory setting.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation including LCMS, GC, GC-FID, GCMS, IC, ICP, XRF, XRD, SEM, and other spectroscopic instruments.
• Experience with chemical management, chemical synthesis, and chemical operations.
• Vendor communications with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Documentation development including test plans, test reports, and hardware performance analyses.
• Experience in a biological laboratory working with autoclaves, genetic analyzers, etc. a plus

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform inspection and maintenance of safety equipment.
• Maintain chemical inventories and coordinate hazardous waste removal.
• Proficiency in managing laboratory inventory and supplies.
• Replace expired components on pressure systems.
• Mechanical system assembly.
• Basic equipment repairs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer interface skills.
• Work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Coordinate work between multiple project disciplines.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects without missing deadlines or sacrificing accuracy.
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint.
• Able to climb stairs to access equipment for troubleshooting.
• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, extensive stairs, and access to remote structures.
• Daily travel to different areas on site and some occasional outside work.
• Walking on uneven terrain and climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Astrion seeks a Scientist III to provide technical and logistical support to Kennedy Space Center laboratories in Merritt Island, FL. Duties include safety equipment inspection, chemical inventory management, hazardous waste removal, equipment maintenance, and instrument support (GC, LCMS, IC, ICP, XRF, XRD, SEM).

Occasional overtime and on-site travel may be required. Required: a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar; 10 years lab experience; proficiency with