Fire Lab Technician - Part-Time

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

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word) - Intermediate user proficiency (Preferred)

Pay Range : $ - $ hour