Technician III

Bureau Veritas • Buffalo, NY

2d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the accurate and timely testing of consumer products, reporting data, and writing technical reports. The Technician III independently evaluates test results data, reviews contract requirements prior to testing to ensure adherence within a limited scope, and trains employees on sample preparation/testing methods and procedures. They interpret and apply industry standards within a limited scope, organize and monitor the workflow of other technicians, and provide direction/mentoring to other technicians. Additionally, they assist in the development of test specifications/methods with direction from senior staff, participate in client visits/meetings when appropriate, and prepare quotes with client services in a limited scope and with direction. They identify and implement improvements in testing quality, accuracy, and efficiency, develop/update test protocols to include current and correct testing that incorporate client-specific requirements, and assist with any special projects and report writing by consolidating data and filling data into protocols.

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 2-4 years related experience; or
• 4 year technical degree and 6 months related experience

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Consult with other technicians / engineers on various issues, seeking direction as needed.
• Write, train, implement and update lab procedures with direction from senior staff.

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 turn around 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.
• Independently evaluate test results data.
• Reviews contract requirements prior to testing in order to ensure adherence, in a limited scope.
• Train employees on sample preparation/testing methods and procedures.
• Interpret and apply industry standards within a limited scope.
• Organize and monitor workflow of other technicians in the lab.
• Provide direction/mentoring to other technicians.
• Assist in the development of tests specifications / methods with direction from senior staff.
• Participate in client visits / meetings, when appropriate.
• Prepare quotes with client services in a limited scope and with direction.
• Identify and implement improvements in the areas of testing quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Develop/update test protocols to include current and correct testing that incorporate client specific requirements.
• Assist with any special projects as needed.
• Assist with report writing by consolidating data and filling data into protocols.

What This Job Offers

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