Astromaterials Curation Processor

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!     

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Astromaterials Curation Processor to join the team with McLauren Aerospace, a teammate company.

The Astromaterials Curation Processor will:

• Prepare tools, and cut, chip or band saw astromaterials samples.
• Transfer and weigh samples and track the movement of samples through Curation databases.
• Provide basic petrographic characterization, digital imaging, inventory and cataloging of astromaterials samples.
• Assist visiting Principal Investigators (PI's) in Curation laboratories.
• Prepare astromaterials samples for a variety of geologic analyses.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• A BS degree and a minimum of 1 year of experience is typically required.
• BS degree in geology, physics, chemistry, or a related field.
• Possess strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate as a member of a team.
• Attention to detail for working with pristine samples and for accurate record keeping.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Photoshop, and experience inputting data into databases.

Requisition Preferences:

• Experience working with and/or studying extraterrestrial samples, particularly Apollo or meteorite samples.
• Experience handling delicate samples.
• Experience working in a cleanroom and/or familiarity with ISO 6-7 cleanroom environments and standards.

Why Join Our Team?