Laboratory Sampling Technician

Laboratory Sampling Technician

Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL
Status: Full-Time

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Required

Astrion is seeking a motivated Laboratory Sampling Technician to support the LASSO II contract within the Space Division at Kennedy Space Center. In this role, you will operate and maintain sampling equipment to collect a variety of aerospace gas and fluid samples for laboratory analysis, playing a vital part in ensuring mission success and safety.

Astrion provides mission-critical services across Cyber, Digital, Mission, and Systems domains for our nation's Civilian, Defense, and Space communities. We operate Centers of Excellence in Washington, D.C.; Huntsville, AL; Burlington, MA, and maintain 36 additional locations across the U.S.

• Transport hypergolic fuels, cryogens, high-pressure gases, and hardware safely from work areas to decontamination, cleaning facilities, and laboratories

• Set up, calibrate, repair, purge, and prepare sampling equipment for certification and use

• Conduct on-site analyses using devices such as velometers, flowmeters, temperature/humidity instruments, contamination counters, leak rate probes, recorders, and gas regulator panels

• Maintain accurate work records and document sampling system data

• Assist in preparation, evaluation, and improvement of sampling procedures

• Perform tasks as directed while ensuring compliance with laboratory best practices and safety policies

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1+ year of experience sampling aerospace-related commodities or operating sampling equipment

• Ability to pass KSC-provided physicals: Fuel Handling, SCAPE, Working at Heights, Confined Space, Respirator

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Florida Commercial Driver's License (Class C)

• Comfortable working in enclosed spaces and at heights up to 500 feet

• Strong ability to follow written and oral instructions

• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently

• Computer literate with the ability to record and analyze data accurately

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks under critical deadlines

• Competitive salary

• Access to Kennedy Space Center amenities, including the Child Development Center, Fitness Center, Barbershop, NASA Exchanges, Credit Union, and Kennedy Athletic, Recreation & Social (KARS) parks

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. Our purpose-"Be the Difference"-drives employees to take action, foster positive change, and deliver solutions that matter. We cultivate a culture of care, collaboration, and continuous learning, empowering teams to achieve extraordinary results.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and in the world!