About the Role
This position is responsible for the accurate and timely testing of consumer products, reporting data, and writing technical reports.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Prepare a variety of samples for testing using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards/specifications, in a limited scope.
- Conduct testing or analyze a variety of consumer products for basic bench analysis and limited analytical instrumentation using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards/specifications appropriate to the sample, in a limited scope.
- Use and verify test equipment and instruments, maintaining record keeping systems for calibration/quality system integrity with direction.
- Maintain test equipment, supplies, lab cleanliness, and limited analytical instrumentation.
- Accurately record test data per BV Quality guidelines.
- Assist with department testing in other areas, with direction, as required.
- Organize and manage workload to meet or exceed laboratory turnaround 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 the 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. Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
- Perform other duties as defined by the Manager, department needs, and workload.
- Evaluate test results data with direction.
- Interpret and apply industry standards within a limited scope and with direction.
- Offer problem resolution for any client issues/questions identified, aiming to enhance client satisfaction and improve 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years related experience; or 2-year technical degree and 6-12 months related experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.
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
Experience Level
- 1-3 years related experience
- 6-12 months related experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2-year technical degree
Salary/Compensations
- $19-$20 an hour
