Research Technician-Large Burn Laboratories
Research Technician-Large Burn Laboratories
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Overview
FM is a leading property insurer of the worlds largest businesses providing more than onethird of FORTUNE 1000size companies with engineeringbased risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon stateoftheart lossprevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so we rely on a dynamic culturally diverse group of employees working in more than 100 countries in a variety of challenging roles.
Responsibilities
Provide technical support in the performance of Research and Approvals tests conducted at the FM Research Campus primarily in the Large and Small Burn Laboratories under the direction of the General Foreman. Daytoday activities includes test setup instrumentation and equipment troubleshooting as well as firefighting and cleanup efforts.
Qualifications
High School/Trade School or Military specialist training with 3 years general mechanical or electrical experience.
1 year laboratory experience preferred.
Experience with or knowledge of product assembly equipment repair use of hand and power tools welding/fabrication use of instrumentation and sensors and computer literacy.
Must be able to commute to the FM Research Campus in West Glocester RI.
Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the job (applies to all Labs LBL SBL Remote Test Site Earthquake Laband Campus Work Areas) including:
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- Ability to work at heights
- Ability to operate vehicles lift trucks fork trucksother vehicles
- Must be able to work while wearing full Firefighters Turnout gear with SCBA for an extended period of time in a wet and smoky environment
- Must be able to obtain certificationfor using a personal respirator and work while wearing one for an extended period of time in a wet and smoky environment
- Must not be claustrophobic and be able to work in tight and cramped spaces
- Must have a current US Drivers License
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English
- Must be able to work while wearing a Fall Protection Harness
Candidate must have the ability to read write and speak English proficiently and the ability to understand and follow English instructions.
The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location individual education skills and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FMs comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan generous health and wellbeing programs a 401(k) and pension plan career development opportunities tuition reimbursement flexible work time off allowances and much more.
FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting developing and retaining a diverse workforce.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
