Curation Sample Recovery Coordinator

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 Curation Sample Recovery Coordinator to join the team with University of Texas El Paso.

The Curation Sample Recovery Coordinator will:

• Support and attend all required meetings, rehearsals, and mission level operations for sample recovery activities to the Artemis Curation Lead
• Serve as a liaison for curation to the military for the purpose of coordinating sample recovery
• Develop sample recovery procedures, and assist will the planning of recovery operations
• Conduct virtual and in-person rehearsals of recovery operations as needed​
• 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 may be expected to have a master’s or higher degree and a minimum of 10-15 years of experience are 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 documentation, procedure creation and support
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Photoshop

Requisition Preferences:

• ​Experience working with and/or studying extraterrestrial samples, particularly Apollo or meteorite samples.
• Experience with proper military communication and chain of command
• Experience working in a cleanroom and/or familiarity with ISO 6-7 cleanroom environments and standards.​

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities,