Planetary protection officer

[We Never Know]

Need a new job. Become a planetary protection officer. It pays between $124,406 to $187,000.

NASA Jobs: How to Get Hired as Planetary Protection Officer | Money

 

[Stevicus]

Need a new job. Become a planetary protection officer. It pays between $124,406 to $187,000.

NASA Jobs: How to Get Hired as Planetary Protection Officer | Money

I guess it's not for everyone. From the article: That being said, the job isn't just for anyone. Applicants must have an advanced degree in science or math, and experience "planning, executing, or overseeing elements of space programs of national significance," according to the job description.

Though the job title implies some sort of security function:

 

[We Never Know]

I guess it's not for everyone. From the article: That being said, the job isn't just for anyone. Applicants must have an advanced degree in science or math, and experience "planning, executing, or overseeing elements of space programs of national significance," according to the job description.

Though the job title implies some sort of security function:

They need the USS Enterprise first lol

 

[exchemist]

Need a new job. Become a planetary protection officer. It pays between $124,406 to $187,000.

NASA Jobs: How to Get Hired as Planetary Protection Officer | Money

Yeah the title of the linked article is silly clickbait. Naturally.

In fact it is a perfectly sensible and routine job of ensuring hygiene on space missions to other worlds, so we don't introduce organisms from Earth by accident.