Fire Lab Technician

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.

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