HBHF Test Technician 2
About The Position
The HBHF Test Technician II is responsible for the accurate and timely testing of consumer products, reporting data, and writing technical reports. This role involves evaluating products for quality/safety issues, preparing samples, conducting basic bench analysis and using limited analytical instrumentation. The technician will also be responsible for maintaining test equipment, recording data accurately, and managing workload to meet laboratory turnaround times and client expectations. Additional responsibilities include evaluating test results, interpreting industry standards, offering problem resolution, and communicating with internal clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualifications
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.
Responsibilities
- Access the latest revisions of standards, protocols, and test methods, with direction.
- Evaluate products submitted for testing for quality / safety issues, with direction from senior staff in a limited scope.
- Prepare a variety of samples for testing using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards / specifications, in a limited scope.
- Conduct testing or analyze a variety of consumer products for basic bench analysis and limited analytical instrumentation using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards / specifications appropriate to the sample, in a limited scope.
- Use and verify (if applicable) test equipment and instruments and maintain record keeping system for calibration/quality system integrity with direction.
- Maintain test equipment, supplies, lab cleanliness (and limited analytical instrumentation).
- Accurately record test data per BV Quality guidelines.
- Assist with department testing in other areas, with direction, as required.
- Organize and manage workload to meet or exceed laboratory turnaround time and client expectations.
- Assist in the technical and administrative aspects of various departmental projects as directed.
- Accurately compile data, prepare and review written technical reports in a limited scope.
- Interface with senior staff for direction on interpretations pertaining to compliance and standards.
- Identify and troubleshoot technical issues in a limited scope with direction from senior staff.
- Adhere to the requirements of the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Quality System.
- Provide feedback to department manager regarding departmental systems, processes and recommendations for improvements and meeting department / quality objectives.
- Follow the guidelines set forth in the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
- Evaluate test results data, with direction.
- Interpret and apply industry standards within a limited scope and with direction.
- Offer problem resolution, as applicable, for any client issues/questions identified, while aiming to enhance client satisfaction and improving client relations.
- Conduct verbal and written communications with internal clients regarding administrative and technical issues, with direction.
- Participate with senior staff in client meetings / visits, when appropriate.
- Identify and troubleshoot technical issues in a limited scope.
- Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
