Education Research Specialist

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We are seeking a full-time Education Research Specialist responsible for supporting all relevant research program needs, responsibilities and future endeavors including managing research projects, consulting on curriculum development, training and mentoring staff and interns, and aiding future spaceflight opportunities. Of equal importance is the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all departmental areas across Space Center Houston.

• Collaborate with the Manager of Scientific Research on all Research program and project needs including, but not limited to, coordinating new spaceflight missions, designing student outreach opportunities, supporting Space Center Houston exclusive events, and advancing new or ongoing normative data collection studies.
• Respond to any program requests or inquiries in a timely and professional manner, effectively coordinating with Space Center Houston personnel to meet deadlines and accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
• In collaboration with the Manager of Scientific Research and Chief Science Officer, contribute to the creation of new STEM content, demonstrations, workshops and exhibits, researching relevant topics to verify scientific accuracy.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the science lab including equipment, supplies, research materials, documentation and workspace requirements. Identify operational needs, recommend improvements, coordinate equipment maintenance and calibration, and ensure lab practices are aligned with safety, ethics and research protocols.
• Develop laboratory specific training materials for staff and students to ensure compliance with safety and ethics protocols; mentor lab personnel and students in key lab skill areas.
• Maintain laboratory records and confidential research documents in accordance with federal regulations and safety/security requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain laboratory standard operating procedures, protocols, training materials, and related documentation in collaboration with leadership and in accordance with applicable safety, ethical, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes and recommend updates to procedures, workflows, and documentation to enhance safety, efficiency, and research quality.
• Provide support for grant applications and publications as needed.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource about Space Center Houston’s scientific research efforts and the current goals of the Research program across the organization and with external partners, donors and other key stakeholders
• Help oversee the day-to-day operations of current guest-facing exhibits and maintain cloud-based collaboration tools.
• Attend and support Research program events when necessary.
• Assist in the development of new content and ideas for education relating to future NASA missions and ISS research studies.
• Stay abreast of relevant and significant aerospace achievements, advancements and current scientific studies taking place aboard the ISS.
• Perform duties and special projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field. Master’s degree and/or…