Laboratory Technician with Security Clearance

Overview

Astrion is seeking a motivated 2nd Shift Laboratory Sampling Technician to support the LASSO II contract at Kennedy Space Center. This position supports 2nd shift operations but requires training on 1st shift procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transport hypergolic fuels, cryogens, high-pressure gases, and hardware safely.
• Set up, calibrate, repair, purge, and prepare sampling equipment for certification.
• Calibrate equipment, make measurements using analytical instruments, calculate and record results.
• Assist Chemist with analytical projects and data collection.
• Ensure compliance to safety, environmental, quality and EPA/FL, DOH/NELAC standards.
• Assist Chemists in non-routine tests and studies related to troubleshooting and/or simulation of aerospace systems and commodities.
• Prepare and conduct general laboratory investigations.
• Perform calibrations, standardizations and certification of laboratory equipment, instrumentation and materials, as well as routine and essential maintenance.
• Prepare analytical solutions and gas mixtures used in general laboratory analyses.
• Assist Chemists in setup, modification, preparation and conducting specialized tests and projects.
• Suggest improvements and modifications to existing procedures and/or equipment and evaluate proposed or modified techniques.
• Prepare reports as required and inform cognizant supervision of problem areas.
• Use computer-assisted automation and data calculation to generate analysis results.
• Assist the company Point of Contact (POC) which includes RCRA compliance and maintains annual refresher training.
• Issue Purchase Requests for the laboratory group.
• Conduct on-site analyses using devices such as velometers, flowmeters, temperature/humidity instruments, contamination counters, leak rate probes, recorders, and gas regulator panels.
• Maintain accurate work records and document sampling system data.
• Assist in preparation, evaluation, and improvement of sampling procedures.
• Perform tasks as directed while ensuring compliance with laboratory best practices and safety policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ year of experience sampling aerospace-related commodities or operating sampling equipment

Skills

• Ability to pass KSC-provided physicals: Fuel Handling, SCAPE, Working at Heights, Confined Space, Respirator
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Florida Commercial Driver's License (Class C)
• Comfortable working in enclosed spaces and at heights up to 500 feet
• Strong ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
• Computer literate with the ability to record and analyze data accurately
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks under critical deadlines