Fire Lab Technician - Part-Time

Sgs; New York; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Fire Testing Lab Technician to perform fire and flammability testing on consumer products. You will work under supervision in a routine laboratory setting, following SOPs and industry standards. Strong attention to detail and safe work habits are essential.

The role includes setting up and conducting tests, maintaining reports, and ensuring calibration and QA tasks align with ISO 17025 and internal procedures. Proficiency in MS Office tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working in a fire testing laboratory.
• Basic math and reading/writing skills.
• Ability to follow SOPs and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing in a flammability lab following SOPs.
• Test to applicable standards (ASTM, NFPA, CFR, ISO) and customer protocols.
• Develop, write, review, and validate test methods, SOPs and QC documents.
• Set up, test, extinguish, and overhaul various fire tests; maintain lab reports.

Skills

Language skills

Math skills

Reasoning

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Comfort in lab environment

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

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.

Job Description

Summary

This position performs fire and flammability testing of consumer products learning multiple industry methods.

Job Functions

• Govmark Lab- This position performs fire and flammability testing of consumer products learning multiple industry methods.
• Works under general supervision to perform the following job functions, generally:
• Performs 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.
• Test to applicable standards (ASTM, NFPA, CFR, ISO etc.) and customer specific protocols.
• Under supervision, 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. Willing to learn and has good organization and attention to detail
• May assist in limited internal support to marketing, sales, customer service and laboratory operations regarding test, report and other technical information.
• Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.
• Perform general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory
• Accurately complete and maintain all laboratory reports.
• May also have prep or field responsibilities, as required by business needs.
• May be required to receive, sort, log client samples into the data base
• May be required to overhaul mattresses, sort, distribute to designated areas
• May be required to build basic furniture and use power tools
• May be required to archive, return, or dispose of client samples as per established procedure.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment.
• Assist 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.
• Assists in calibration / verification tasks and other ISO 17025 related activities.
• Ensure all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn at all times.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Must becomfortable 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)

Pay Range: $21.00 - $26.00/ hour

Additional Information

Compensation

The 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.

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth:Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close November 2, 2026.

Additional information

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.

To 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.

This 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.

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