Palmer Laboratory Manager
6314 Remote/Teleworker US
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The Laboratory Manager is responsible for assisting in the safe operation and maintenance of laboratories in support of USAP scientists at Palmer Station, Antarctica. Laboratories include analytical chemistry, computer, microbiology, microscopy, molecular biology, radioisotope, seawater aquaria and general use laboratories configured to support atmospheric physics, geology, and glaciology projects.
**This position requires deployment to Antarctica and has a contract length of 8 months from approximately March to October (Austral Winter).**
Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date. This process could take up to 4 months.
About the Antarctic Support Contract:
Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Leidos supports the NSF’s Office of Polar Program’s Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics by aligning with their Mission and Vision Statements:
Vision: Expanding our scientific reach in Antarctica through increased operational and logistical effectiveness.
Mission: To provide the operational and logistical platform necessary for the U.S. to conduct world-class science in Antarctica and maintain its active and influential presence on the continent.
Leidos ASC provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across Antarctica. Each station or field site supports world class research across multiple science disciplines. The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission.
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The Challenge:
Assists in review of research requirements, planning and scheduling of laboratory support for science projects.
Reviews environmental restrictions and …
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RestrictionsDeployment to Antarctica Public Trust security clearance needed Remote/Teleworker US Requires deployment to Antarctica U.S. citizenship required
Benefits/PerksCommunity contribution Innovative solutions Rewarding career Sustainable operations Trust Vision
Tasks- Allocate resources
- Maintain
- Manage laboratory operations
- Order supplies
- Other duties as required
- Permitting
- Planning
- Research
- Tracking
Administration Analytical Analytical Chemistry CAN Chemistry Compensation Compliance Computer Data Deployment Education Environmental compliance Fabrication Implementation Infrastructure Installation Inventory Management Laboratory management Logistics Logistics support Maintenance Microbiology Molecular Biology Monitoring Occupational safety Permitting Planning Project Planning Public Trust Security Clearance Repair Research Research Support SAFe Scheduling Security Security Clearance Supply chain management Support Teams Technical
Experience5 years
EducationAS Business Physics Science Security Technical
CertificationsPublic Trust Public Trust security clearance Security Clearance