Cosmic Dust Sample Processor - Houston, United States - GeoControl Systems (GCS)

GeoControl Systems (GCS)

Verified Company

Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cosmic Dust Sample Processor to join the team with JETS II Teammate Company, GeoControl Systems, Inc.

Process Cosmic Dust sample allocations
Prepare collectors, image samples, and track the movement of these samples through the Curation database
Provide inventory and cataloging of astromaterial samples
Develop skills to work with delicate interplanetary dust particles and micrometeorite
Use ultramicrotomy to prepare astromaterials for scanning electron microscopy
Use micromanipulation apparatus and various techniques to process, store, and allocate microparticle astromaterials
Work with a team to process samples in small particles laboratories for sample return missions, including Stardust and Genesis

Perform other tasks as required
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Requirements: Requisition Qualifications:

A BS degree is typically required
Experience working in an ISO5 cleanroom laboratory
Experience preparing ultramicrotomed samples
Experience with Scanning Election microscopy imaging/analysis
Have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
Attention to detail and highly developed organizational skills

Requisition Preferences:
Master's degree in geology, biology, physics, chemistry, or a related physical science field
Experience with manipulation of microparticles using glass needles and various micromanipulators

Experience processing and analyzing interplanetary dust particles - Experience working with sample databases
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Benefits:
Benefits:

GCS health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.

Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K, Roth), health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental and pregnancy leave.