Fire Lab Technician - Part-Time

About the Position

Fire Lab Technician - Part-Time

This position performs fire and flammability testing of consumer products, learning multiple industry methods. The role involves routine laboratory testing in a flammability testing lab, following relevant company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and methods. The technician will validate performance on methods as required, test to applicable standards (ASTM, NFPA, CFR, ISO etc.) and customer specific protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire and flammability testing of consumer products.
• Follow relevant company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and methods.
• Validate performance on methods as required.
• Test to applicable standards (ASTM, NFPA, CFR, ISO etc.) and customer specific protocols.
• 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.
• Assist in limited internal support to marketing, sales, customer service, and laboratory operations.
• Demonstrate good and safe work habits and enforce a clean working environment.
• Perform general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory.
• Accurately complete and maintain all laboratory reports.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment.
• Assist in keeping inventory of laboratory chemicals and equipment.
• Assist in calibration/verification tasks and other ISO 17025 related activities.
• Ensure all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn at all times.
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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)

We Offer

• Compensation: USD 21.00 - USD 26.00 per hour.
• Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program.

About the Company

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing, and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride, and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

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.

Job Location

Position anticipated to close November 2, 2026.

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