Palmer Laboratory Alternate Security Clearance

Position: Palmer Laboratory Alternate with Security Clearance
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- Description This is an   alternate  posting for three different   laboratory   positions in   Palmer   Station, Antarctica for the Austral Winter season (March 2026 - October 2026).
As an   alternate , you may be asked to deploy to Antarctica for any of the below listed positions:
Palmer   Laboratory   Manager Palmer Instrument Technician Palmer Research Associate   
*** Deployment to Antarctica 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. The standard work schedule for this position is 54 hours per week. 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. To learn more about the Leidos Antarctic Support contract,  . If promoted to the primary, you will be asked to deploy to Antarctica for the length of the Austral Winter season (6-8 months).

Responsibilities for the three positions are as follows:
Laboratory Manager

Primary Responsibilities:

* Assists in review of research requirements, planning and scheduling of laboratory support for science projects.
* Reviews environmental restrictions and permitting and ensures that grantee user groups are compliant. Tracks and reports on environmental disturbances in the Palmer area.
* Allocates laboratory resources including labs, instruments, chemicals and lab supplies to upcoming laboratory users.
* Orders chemicals and laboratory supplies and assists with cargo tracking for materials.
* Oversees and assists in carrying out what is needed to complete the science objectives outlined in the Research Support Plan approved by NSF, ASC, and the PI for science groups.
* Carryout supervisor responsibilities for the Palmer Science Support staff (research associate and instrument technician).
* Assists in researching, evaluating, justifying, and procuring laboratory and field instruments and equipment.
* Assists in receipt and inventory of capital equipment, instruments, materials and supplies.
* Provides input to the S&TPS Peninsula Implementation Manager on suggested improvements to the laboratories and the associated systems that would enhance their use as research facilities.
* Briefs scientists on safe laboratory practices and procedures and monitors compliance to Occupational Safety and Health Administration Laboratory Standard and radiation safety.
* Assists in monitoring the receipt, inventory, and proper use and disposal of hazardous laboratory chemicals including radioisotopes.
* Assists in segregating and packaging laboratory solid wastes for proper disposal, reuse, and/or recycling.
* Assists in the installation, calibration, and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
* Assists in maintaining appropriate and accurate inventories of spare parts.
* Assists in packaging of capital equipment, instruments, materials, and supplies for recalibration, repair, or replacement.
* Assists in scheduling and coordinating the fabrication of equipment and other support requests made by science…