Laboratory Technician – Student Job - Zaventem, België - Space Applications Services

Beschrijving

Position

We are looking for a student to support the commissioning of the new Assembly Hall of our laboratories facilities. The student will participate in the implementation of the new laboratory infrastructure, of the new work procedures including preventive maintenance of equipment and will also assist with technical projects on a daily basis.

• Location: Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)
• Start date: As of June 2024
• Duration: 2 or 3 months
• Availability: 2 to 3 days per week, during office hours (Monday – Friday)

Tasks and Responsibilities

Support to the laboratory team for the commissioning of the new Integration hall:

• Participate to the installation of the workbenches (mechanical and electrical assembly), worktables, mobile drawers and wall-mounted equipment
• Implement of the safety instructions and information panels
• Label and optimize of the laboratory tools and equipment
• Support the implementation of new processes and methodologies in the laboratory.

In addition:

• Participate in the upkeep and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Support for maintaining order and cleanliness of the laboratory equipment and technical areas
• Assist projects works (scientific and technical) and the preparation of specific tools.
  
  

Skills and Experience

• Currently following at Master level (or equivalent) a scientific, engineering, or technical degree
• Ability to work methodologically and autonomously
• An innate sense of organisation
• Speaking and writing proficiency in English at an intermediate level is required.
  
  

What Do We Offer

• An opportunity to develop technical knowledge and administrative skills
• A professional, pleasant atmosphere with motivated and passionate Staff, where autonomy and initiative are encouraged
• A well-paid student contract.

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About Us

Space Applications Services is a company at the forefront of space technology development and the provision of services for human spaceflight, exploration and earth observation missions. Headquartered in Belgium (Brussels Area), with a research office in the Netherlands and a subsidiary in the USA, the company provides solutions for both commercial and institutional customers. We work with clients such as the European Space Agency, the European Commission, governmental and national space agencies as well as the major space industries.

The company develops payloads, avionics, robotics technology and products, and provides complete mission operations control centre solutions to EN9100 standards. The company also provides engineering, science and training services, including astronaut training. In our headquarters, we have a control centre room that operates commercial payloads on the International Space Station, and a laboratory comprising a cleanroom.

____________________________________How to apply

Send your CV and Motivation Letter (both in English), along with your Student Attestation () and your availabilities, to the attention of Mr Guillaume Fau.

The successful candidate shall be eligible to work as a student in Belgium.