Astromaterials Curation Processor

• Work in an Astromaterials Curation facility housing unique and protected planetary samples.
• Maintain accurate records of astromaterials sample data, documentation, procedures, and databases.
• Handle rocks and fine-grained materials in compliance with established procedures at all times for scientific allocation, cataloging, and long-term preservation.
• Responsibilities include tool preparation, sample transfers, cutting or chipping, subdividing and separating, basic characterization, imaging, and weighing.
• Support routine labeling, inventory management, and organization of astromaterials samples, ensuring accurate tracking of sample movement throughout the
• Curation workflow in relevant databases.
• Prepare astromaterials samples for a variety of geologic analyses.
• Assist visiting Principal Investigators and support guided tours of Curation laboratories.
• Contribute to general laboratory maintenance and perform additional tasks as required.​

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.