Ice Core Technician

Ice Core Relocation Technician
About PFS

At PFS, our mission is "Unlocking discovery through innovation and trusted experience. Anywhere." As an employee-owned company, our vision is to grow as the premier operations support partner for the benefit of our employee-owners and humanity.

We live our values by prioritizing Safety
, putting People first, leading with Curiosity
, embracing Change
, and acting with Stewardship toward the land, resources, and communities where we work.

PFS is seeking Ice Core Relocation Technicians to join a specialized field crew responsible for the careful relocation of irreplaceable ice core samples. This is a physically demanding, safety-focused role requiring precision, teamwork, and the ability to work effectively in extreme cold conditions.

You will work as part of a small, consistent team over a multi-week effort, handling, transporting, and repositioning ice cores in accordance with scientific and operational direction from NSF/USGS/PFS staff.

This is a temporary assignment of approximately 50 days in a highly unique, specialized research setting. While the role is time-limited, strong performance may lead to consideration for future PFS contracts or similar projects.

• Safely handle, transport, and relocate ice core samples in extreme cold conditions.

• Lift, carry, and maneuver ice cores weighing 10–100 lbs.

• Work as part of a trained crew to relocate up to 500 ice core tubes per day.

• Operate material-handling equipment (training provided).

• Participate in daily safety briefings and follow all safety protocols.

• Maintain security and custody of government property.

• Support close-out and final walkthrough activities.

• Work collaboratively with a small crew for up to 50 days.

Required:

• Ability to work in extreme cold and physically demanding conditions.

• Commitment to safety and following detailed procedures.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team for an extended period.

Preferred:

• Experience in field operations, logistics, construction, warehousing, or scientific support.

• Experience with forklifts, dollies, or carts.

• Prior work in remote or austere environments.

• Be part of an employee-owned company with a strong mission and values.

• Contribute directly to world‑class scientific research.

• Gain hands‑on experience in specialized cold‑region operations.