About the Role
This position is responsible for the accurate and timely testing of consumer products, reporting data, and writing technical reports.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate products submitted for testing for quality/safety issues.
- Prepare samples for testing using prescribed methods and standards.
- Conduct testing or analyze consumer products for basic bench analysis and limited analytical instrumentation.
- Use and verify test equipment and instruments, maintaining calibration records.
- Maintain test equipment, supplies, and lab cleanliness.
- Accurately record test data per BV Quality guidelines.
- Assist with department testing in other areas as required.
- Organize and manage workload to meet laboratory turnaround time and client expectations.
- Assist in the technical and administrative aspects of departmental projects.
- Compile data, prepare, and review written technical reports.
- Interface with senior staff for direction on compliance and standards.
- Identify and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Adhere to the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Quality System requirements.
- Provide feedback to the department manager regarding departmental systems, processes, and improvements.
- Follow the guidelines set forth in the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc. Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
- Evaluate test results data.
- Interpret and apply industry standards.
- Offer problem resolution for client issues/questions.
- Conduct verbal and written communications with internal clients regarding administrative and technical issues.
- Participate with senior staff in client meetings/visits when appropriate.
Requirements
- Knowledge of how to access the latest revisions of standards, protocols, and test methods, with direction.
- Must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.
Skills
- Problem solving and process improvement ability
- 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
Location
- Buffalo
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years related experience (with High school diploma or equivalent)
- 6-12 months related experience (with 2 year technical degree)
- 4 year technical degree
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 year technical degree
- 4 year technical degree
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted
Salary/Compensations
- $19 - $21 an hour
About the Company
- Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (BV CPS) is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services.
