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Fire Lab Technician - Part-Time

Farmingdale, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Oct 2024

💰 $52,880/yr

About the role

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

Summary

This position performs fire and flammability testing of consumer products learning multiple industry methods.

Job Functions

Govmark Lab- This position performs fire and flammability testing of consumer products learning multiple industry methods.
Works under general supervision to perform the following job functions, generally:
Performs routine laboratory testing in a flammability testing lab, following relevant company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and methods. Validate performance on methods as required.
Test to applicable standards (ASTM, NFPA, CFR, ISO etc.) and customer specific protocols.
Under supervision, develop, write, review, perform and validate test methods, laboratory SOPs, and other department level operating and quality documents.
Set up, test, extinguish, and overhaul multiple different fire tests. Willing to learn and has good organization and attention to detail
May assist in limited internal support to marketing, sales, customer service and laboratory operations regarding test, report and other technical information.
Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.
Perform general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory
Accurately complete and maintain all laboratory reports.
May also have prep or field responsibilities, as required by business needs.
May be required to receive, sort, log client samples into the data base
May be required to overhaul mattresses, sort, distribute to designated areas
May be required to build basic furniture and use power tools
May be required to archive, return, or dispose of client samples as per established procedure.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment.
Assist in keeping inventory of laboratory chemicals and equipment necessary for the day to day functioning of the laboratory and in compiling list of supplies to be ordered when needed.
Assists in calibration / verification tasks and other ISO 17025 related activities.
Ensure all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn at all times.
Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Must be comfortable working in a fire testing laboratory.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Language Skills: Intermediate (Preferred)
Mathematical Skills: Intermediate (Preferred)
Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate (Preferred)
Ability to execute detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. (Preferred)
Ability to work independently under direct supervision (Preferred)
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. (Preferred)
Ability to follow directions ensuring the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe. (Preferred)
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. (Preferred)

Computer Skills