Winter Lab Manager​/Palmer Station

Description

Leidos is seeking a Winter Lab Manager to support cutting-edge scientific research at Palmer Station
, Antarctica, during the Austral Winter.

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, and everyone plays an important role.

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• Deployment to Antarctica is required for this position. This is a seasonal role and is expected to be deployed for approximately 7 months, from March through October 2027 (Austral Winter).

• Pre-deployment training may be required.

• Selected hire must successfully complete the physical, dental and psychological examinations as required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica. Failure to meet these requirements will result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action.

• Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.

• Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to starting date. This process could take up to 4 months.

• This position is eligible for deployment to Antarctica. Per contract and National Science Foundation requirements, candidates must not have been disciplined for, or separated from an employer prior to discipline for, incidents of stalking, sexual assault, or sexual harassment within the past three (3) years. Eligibility for deployment is also subject to further review, including background investigation and security screening, and NSF retains final authority over deployment eligibility given the sensitive and remote nature of the location.

The Lab Manager, Palmer Station
, is responsible for assisting in the safe operation and maintenance of laboratories in support of USAP scientists at Palmer Station, Antarctica. Laboratories include analytical chemistry, computer, microbiology, microscopy, molecular biology, radioisotope, seawater aquaria and general use laboratories configured to support atmospheric physics, geology, and glaciology projects.

• Assist in review of research requirements, planning and scheduling laboratory support for science projects.

• Review environmental restrictions and permitting and ensure that grantee user groups are compliant. Track and report on environmental disturbances in the Palmer area.

• Allocate laboratory resources including labs, instruments, chemicals and lab supplies to upcoming laboratory users.

• Order chemicals and laboratory supplies and assist with cargo tracking for materials.

• Oversee and assist 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.

• Carry out supervisor responsibilities for the Palmer Science Support staff (research associate and instrument technician).

• Assist in researching, evaluating, justifying, and procuring laboratory and field instruments and equipment.

• Assist in receipt and inventory of capital equipment, instruments, materials and supplies.

• Provide 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.

• Brief scientists on safe laboratory practices and procedures and monitors compliance to Occupational Safety and Health Administration Laboratory Standard and radiation safety.

• Assist in monitoring the receipt, inventory, and proper use and disposal of hazardous laboratory chemicals including radioisotopes.

• Assist in segregating and packaging laboratory solid wastes for proper disposal, reuse, and/or recycling. Assist in the installation, calibration, and maintenance of instruments and equipment.

• Assist in maintaining appropriate and accurate inventories of spare parts.

• Assist in packaging of capital equipment, instruments, materials, and supplies for recalibration, repair, or replacement.

• Assist in scheduling and coordinating the fabrication of equipment and other support requests made by science projects.

• Assist in providing cryogens, monitoring the safe use of cryogens, and monitoring a cryogenic supplies inventory.

• Conduct briefings on research and tours of the laboratory facilities for…