Job Description

The Technician, Laboratory, CP, under general supervision performs routine laboratory tests to determine the performance, chemical and/or physical composition of Furniture or Toys and Juvenile Products.

Job Functions

• Works under general supervision to perform the following job functions, generally:
• Performs routine laboratory testing, following relevant company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and methods. Validate performance on methods as required.
• Test to applicable standards (ASTM, CSPA, ISO, SSC, 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.
• Ensure compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures.
• 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, and prepare sample labels.
• 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.
• Toy and Juvenile product Lab- This position performs performance, chemical and physical testing of toy, juvenile products, children's products, and furniture consumer products learning multiple industry methods

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering OR equivalent combination of education and experience (Required)
• 2-5 years working in relevant SBU industrial/lab/field setting with experience following strict safety standards (Preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A dynamic, collaborative work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge cryptographic technology and tools.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Occasionally
• Move or traverse: Frequently
• Sit: Constantly
• Use hands: Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally
• Climb or balance: Occasionally
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Constantly
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 30 lbs

Additional Information

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A dynamic, collaborative work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge cryptographic technology and tools.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Occasionally
• Move or traverse: Frequently
• Sit: Constantly
• Use hands: Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally
• Climb or balance: Occasionally
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Constantly
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 30 lbs

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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