This position is responsible for the accurate and timely testing of consumer products, reporting data, and writing technical reports.
Major Roles & Responsibilities:
Prepares, conducts, and investigates a full range of laboratory testing of consumer products utilizing laboratory bench principles appropriate to the sample and its controlled specifications
Performs and evaluates analytical chemistry data using prescribed testing methods, testing instrumentation, reporting data, and writing technical reports
Maintain test equipment, supplies, lab cleanliness (and limited analytical instrumentation).
Knowledge of how to access the latest revisions of standards, protocols, and test methods, with direction.
Evaluate products submitted for testing for quality / safety issues, with direction from senior staff in a limited scope.
Organizes and manages workload to meet or exceed laboratory turn around time and client expectations.
Assist in the technical and administrative aspects of various departmental projects as directed.
Accurately compile data, prepare and review written technical reports in a limited scope
Interface with senior staff for direction on interpretations pertaining to compliance and standards.
Identify and troubleshoot technical issues in a limited scope with direction from senior staff.
Adhere to the requirements of the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Quality System.
Provide feedback to department manager regarding departmental systems, processes and recommendations for improvements and meeting department / quality objectives.
Follow the guidelines set forth in the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
Comply with Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc management systems in accordance with ISO 17025, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.
Additional Responsibilities for Technician II:
Evaluate test results data, with direction.
Interpret and apply industry standards within a limited scope and with direction.
Offer problem resolution, as applicable, for any client issues/questions identified, while aiming to enhance client satisfaction and improving client relations.
Conduct verbal and written communications with internal clients regarding administrative and technical issues, with direction.
Participate with senior staff in client meetings / visits, when appropriate.
Identify and troubleshoot technical issues in a limited scope.
Consult with other technicians / engineers on various issues, seeking direction as needed.
Write, train, implement and update lab procedures with direction from senior staff
Required Skills & Proficiencies:
Problem solving and process improvement ability
Possess and demonstrate written and verbal communication skills
Organization and time management skills
Ability to perform multiple tasks
Ability to prioritize individual workload to meet or exceed deadlines
Individual and team work ethic
Basic computer skills: Windows, Word & Excel.
Attention to detail
Technical aptitude
Education and Experience:
2-year technical degree and 6-months related experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above
$19 - $20 an hour (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as locations, education, experience, and skillset).