Technician II

Bureau Veritas • Buffalo, NY

1d • $19 - $20

About The Position

This position is responsible for the accurate and timely testing of consumer products, reporting data, and writing technical reports.

Requirements

• Problem solving and process improvement ability
• Possess and demonstrate written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to prioritize individual workload to meet or exceed deadlines
• Individual and team work ethic
• Basic computer skills: Windows, Word & Excel.
• Attention to detail
• Technical aptitude
• 2-year technical degree and 6-12 months related experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of how to 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.
• Prepares a variety of samples for testing using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards/specifications, in a limited scope.
• Conducts testing or analyzes 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.
• Organizes and manages 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.
• Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree