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Jacobs Cosmic Dust Sample Processor in Houston, Texas
Your Impact:
Challenging Today. Reinventing Tomorrow.
We're invested in you and your success. Everything we do is more than just a project. It's our challenge as human beings, too. That's why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships.
At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo and redefine how to solve the world's greatest challenges, transforming big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
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. Jacobs is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Cosmic Dust Sample Processor to join the team with JETS II Teammate Company, GeoControl Systems, Inc.
The selected candidate will:
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 micro-manipulation apparatus and various techniques to process, store, and allocate micro-particle 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
Here’s what you’ll need :
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
Experience working in an ISO5 clean-room 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
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and experience working with databases
Requisition Preferences:
Master's degree in geology, biology, physics, chemistry, or a related physical science field
Experience with manipulation of micro-particles using glass needles and various micromanipulators
Experience processing and analyzing interplanetary dust particles
Experience working with sample databases
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!
See What We Do (https://app.frame.io/presentations/225c1d41-60d8-58cc-bf8c-fd204fb246d9)
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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.
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