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Planetary Protection SME - Temporary #ADV0009V8

Amentum Space Exploration Division Occupation: Microbiologists
Location: Huntsville, AL - 35806 Positions available: 1
Job #: 3821356 Source: alabamaworks.alabama.gov
Posted: 1/2/2025 Updated: 1/7/2025 Expires: 3/3/2025
Web Site: alabamaworks.alabama.gov Onsite / Remote: Not Specified Job Type: Temporary, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

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The engineer/scientist will assist in the preparation of standard operating procedures for planetary protection sampling and processing, a planetary protection equipment list, efficiency calculations for microbial recovery from sampling substrates, and project level plans and documentation. The ideal candidate should be able to work in a team environment, providing ideas and recommendations on improving testing, processing, and operation.


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A degree in Microbiology or related field with 25+ years is required. (May consider 20+ years for a well-qualified candidate). A degree from an ABET accredited University is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with a minimum 19 years of experience, MS with at least 23 years of experience, or BS with at least 25 years of experience.

The engineer/scientist should have:

· Extensive planetary protection experience during mission life cycle and an advanced understanding of a planetary protection equipment list and bioburden calculation.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively interface with customers and management.


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Amentum Space Exploration Division
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https://www.amentum.com/

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Amentum is a premier global government and private-sector partner whose experience, passion and purpose drive mission success. We operate, serve, maintain, protect and support the most discerning and critical programs in Nuclear & Environment, Mission Support & Sustainment, Threat Mitigation, Mission Assurance, Strategic Capabilities Engineering in Critical Infrastructures, Facilities, and Ranges here and abroad. Amentum’s culture of safety, operational excellence, and ethics was formed throughout our 116-year heritage and sharpened by our unrelenting dedication to the customer’s mission.  A division of Jacob's Space Exploration Group.
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There were 1 job openings advertised online in Madison County, AL for Microbiologists on March 1, 2025. There are also 79 job openings advertised online for the related occupation group of Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations in Madison County, AL on March 1, 2025.
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