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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.\nTrusted 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.\n Summary\nThis position performs fire and flammability testing of consumer products learning multiple industry methods.\nJob Functions\nGovmark Lab- This position performs fire and flammability testing of consumer products learning multiple industry methods.\nWorks under general supervision to perform the following job functions, generally:\nPerforms routine laboratory testing in a flammability testing lab, following relevant company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and methods. Validate performance on methods as required.\nTest to applicable standards (ASTM, NFPA, CFR, ISO etc.) and customer specific protocols.\nUnder supervision, develop, write, review, perform and validate test methods, laboratory SOPs, and other department level operating and quality documents.\nSet up, test, extinguish, and overhaul multiple different fire tests. Willing to learn and has good organization and attention to detail\nMay assist in limited internal support to marketing, sales, customer service and laboratory operations regarding test, report and other technical information.\nDemonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.\nPerform general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory\nAccurately complete and maintain all laboratory reports.\nMay also have prep or field responsibilities, as required by business needs.\nMay be required to receive, sort, log client samples into the data base\nMay be required to overhaul mattresses, sort, distribute to designated areas\nMay be required to build basic furniture and use power tools\nMay be required to archive, return, or dispose of client samples as per established procedure.\nPerform daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment.\nAssist 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.\nAssists in calibration / verification tasks and other ISO 17025 related activities.\nEnsure all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn at all times.\nAdheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\n Education and Experience\nMust be comfortable working in a fire testing laboratory.\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities\nLanguage Skills: Intermediate (Preferred)\nMathematical Skills: Intermediate (Preferred)\nReasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate (Preferred)\nAbility to execute detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. (Preferred)\nAbility to work independently under direct supervision (Preferred)\nAbility to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. (Preferred)\nAbility to follow directions ensuring the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe. (Preferred)\nAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. (Preferred)\nComputer Skills\nMicrosoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word) - Intermediate user proficiency (Preferred)\nPay Range: $21.00 - $26.00/ hour\n Compensation\nThe expected salary for this position is $21.00 to $26.00 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.\nOur Benefits\nWe care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.\nHappiness: Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program\n\nIn compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.\nPosition anticipated to close November 2, 2026.\nAdditional information\nSGS 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.\nTo 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.\nThis 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 company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.\nIf you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a callback. 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