Hybrid Laboratory Sampling Technician at Astrion

Laboratory Sampling Technician – LASSO II Contract

Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL
Status: Full-Time | Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Required

Be the Difference

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

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

Desired Qualifications

• 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

What We Offer

• 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

Who We Are

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!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.