Fire Lab Technician Part-Time

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 companys Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 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.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

• Must be comfortable working in a fire testing laboratory.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Language Skills: Intermediate (Preferred)
• Mathematical Skills: Intermediate (Preferred)
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate (Preferred)
• Ability to execute detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. (Preferred)
• Ability to work independently under direct supervision (Preferred)
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. (Preferred)
• Ability to follow directions ensuring the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe. (Preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. (Preferred)

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Excel and Word) - Intermediate user proficiency (Preferred)

Pay Range: $21.00 - $26.00/ hour

Additional Information :

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $21.00 to $26.00/ hout per hour. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills experience and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical dental and vision insurance life insurance employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses virtual and classroom development experiences tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close May 25 2026.

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 companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time