Cosmic Dust Sample Processor (BT-24060) at Bastion Technologies, Inc. in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

The Cosmic Dust Sample Processor will support the JETS II in Houston.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 Astro material samples.
• Develop skills to work with delicate interplanetary dust particles and micrometeorite.
• Use ultramicrotomy to prepare Astro materials for scanning electron microscopy.
• Use micro-manipulation apparatus and various techniques to process, store, and allocate micro-particle Astro materials.
• Work with a team to process samples in small particles laboratories for sample return missions, including Stardust and Genesis.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). 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.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent certification in a related area.
• Must have 1+ years of recent and related experience.
• Experience working in an ISO5 clean-room laboratory.
• Experience preparing ultramicrotome samples.
• Experience with scanning election microscopy imaging/analysis.

DESIRED:

• 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.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite.
• This position offers a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off.
• This position may require some travel.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.
• Must be organized with good time management skills.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

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

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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