Junior Laboratory Technician

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.