Exploration Lab Manager

Description

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.

The Jacobs Science and Exploration Department (SED) seeks an Exploration Lab Manager to manage operations for the Simulant Development Lab (SDL) and participate in lunar exploration activities. The Exploration Lab Manager will provide support within NASA's Astromaterials Research & Exploration Science (ARES) divisions on various projects related to planetary and exploration science simulants for NASA's Artemis missions and other programs. This position is only offered in person and onsite in Houston, TX at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC).

The Exploration Lab Manager Will

• Be the primary lab manager and point of contact contractor for the Simulant Development Lab (SDL)
• Adhere to all ARES Lab Manager responsibilities which include: lab safety, documentation, requirements, inventory, purchasing, equipment usage and upkeep, user training, and other duties as assigned
• Work closely with JSC Safety and Occupational Health Specialists
• Set up, maintain, run samples, coordinate service contracts, and train users of all equipment and analytical instruments within the SDL. Including, but not limited to: particle size analyzer, microscopes, sieve shakers, rock crushers and tumblers, test bins, ovens, balances/scales, glove boxes, and other equipment
• Coordinate with external lab users to ensure test setups are conducted in safe and effective manner
• Advocate for lab and simulant usage across JSC and its partners, coordinate with stakeholders, provide tours of lab, educate interested simulant users on physical and chemical properties of available simulants
• Attend planetary conferences, present active simulant projects
• Maintain content of SDL-ARES webpages, SharePoint, Teams; track lab usage and provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly status updates as needed
• Work collaboratively across ARES laboratories and JSC facilities which may include: Simulant Development Lab (SDL), Advanced Concepts for Exploration (ACE), Field Equipment for Exploration Training and Testing Lab (FEETT) and other exploration, research, and curation facilities and engineering facilities
• Design, develop, and test experiments related to planetary simulants, testing, and exploration science
• Work dynamically on and with teams of scientists, engineers, and other aerospace professionals to develop and perform tests for planetary exploration
• Perform other duties as required
  
  

Qualifications

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 is typically required
• Geoscience laboratory experience
  
  

Requisition Preferences

• Bachelor of Science in geoscience or closely related field - or -
• Master of Science in geoscience, environmental science, or closely related field
• Prior experience working at NASA JSC
• Experience working with planetary materials and simulants in a laboratory setting
• Knowledge of Earth, Moon, Mars and other planetary bodies
  
  

Why Join Our Team?

Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!

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In Addition To Exciting Career Opportunities, We Also Have

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!
  
  

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
  
  

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Houston-20331-ESCG

Job Posting

Jul 4, 2024, 10:46:40 PM

Job

Aerospace

Organization

CMS

Job Type

Experienced

Job Classification

Fulltime-Regular

Work Locations

20331-ESCG

Capabilities

Aerospace