Volatile Ice Scientist Lead (ADV000COE)

Job order - J0526-0427 - Permanent Full Time Title Volatile Ice Scientist Lead (ADV000COE) Category Business Consulting & IT Strategy City Houston, Texas, United States Job Description Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. This position is located in Houston, Texas. Responsibilities Serve as the technical and scientific lead for volatile and icy sample research and development activities within cold curation. Lead the contract team in experimental and analytical investigations to characterize volatile retention, phase stability, and material behavior in icy and frozen samples. Support the development and implementation of cold and cryogenic curation workflows, environmental controls, and contamination minimization measures. Support and assist the design, testing, and operational readiness of cold curation facilities and specialized instrumentation, such as cryogenic gloveboxes and sub‑zero sample processing tools. Prepare technical documentation, operational procedures, and research reports of experimental and operational work. Support the creation and development of protocols for safe, contamination‑controlled handling, processing, and long‑term preservation of icy and volatile‑bearing astromaterials. Collaborate with researchers, engineers, curators, and planetary scientists to ensure curation sample preservation systems meet requirements for science quality and environmental control. Required Qualifications BS degree and a minimum of 5–10 years experience. University degree in planetary science, geoscience, chemistry, materials science, physics, engineering, or a related field. Extensive hands‑on experience handling icy materials, frozen geological samples, cryogenic materials, or volatile‑rich specimens in laboratory or operational environments. Demonstrated expertise in cold or cryogenic experimental science, including instrument operation, method development, or environmental system design. Strong understanding of contamination control and clean lab principles. Proven ability to lead scientific or technical teams in laboratory, research, or mission‑support settings. Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills. Desired Experience and Qualifications Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline. Experience with volatiles preservation studies, phase‑change behavior, or ice/rock interactions. Prior work with cryogenic gloveboxes, cryostats, ultra‑low‑temperature systems, or vacuum/controlled‑atmosphere equipment. Experience supporting NASA sample return missions or other high‑containment or specialized scientific operations. Familiarity with planetary materials, astromaterials curation, or mission requirements definition. Compensation Reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $79,600.00–$156,700.00. Benefits Competitive compensation Comprehensive insurance options Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time Paid parental leave Learning opportunities and tuition assistance Wellness and Well‑being programs Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. 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