Consumer Product Safety Technician, Limited Duration Yonkers, NY

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all. CR is known for our rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services. We report extensively on consumer trends and challenges, and survey millions of people in the U.S. each year. We leverage our evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights, working with policymakers and companies to find solutions for safer products and fair practices.

About the role

CR’s Product Safety team analyzes data, identifies trends and risks, maintains data quality, and translates complex information into actionable recommendations that support Consumer Reports’ research, advocacy, and consumer-facing work. As a Consumer Product Safety Technician, you will support the growing need for project tracking, product safety investigations, reviewing incident and testing data, identifying emerging safety risks, and supporting evidence-based decision-making across the organization. This is a Limited Duration position, expecting to end August 31, 2027, with a possibility of extension. The role is hybrid, requiring in-office collaboration and meetings as needed. This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Manage third-party laboratory testing programs by developing testing plans, reviewing protocols and analytical methodologies, validating test methods, and ensuring chemical and physical testing is conducted in accordance with applicable national and international standards.
• Conduct product safety evaluations by analyzing consumer complaints, injury reports, incident databases, recall information, and testing results to identify emerging hazards, injury patterns, and opportunities for further investigation.
• Provide technical expertise on product safety standards and regulations, including CPSC regulations, ASTM standards, UL standards, European Union requirements (e.g., EN, REACH, GPSR), and other applicable domestic and international regulatory frameworks, ensuring appropriate application to consumer product testing and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to interpret laboratory results, assess product safety risks, develop evidence-based testing recommendations, and support publications, advocacy initiatives, regulatory engagement, and standards development through scientifically sound analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience applying product safety regulations and standards, including CPSC regulations, ASTM, UL, European standards (EN), REACH, GPSR, or other domestic and international requirements to consumer products.

Skills

You’ll stand out if you have:

• Experience conducting product safety risk assessments for consumer products.
• Knowledge of chemical safety, toxicology, materials science, or exposure assessment.
• Experience reviewing or developing laboratory test protocols and validating analytical methods.
• Familiarity with ICP-MS, GC-MS, LC-MS, XRF, physical performance testing, or other consumer product testing methodologies.
• Proficiency with analytical and data visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar platforms.
• Experience working with standards organizations, regulatory agencies, testing laboratories, or consumer product manufacturers.

Pay

The target salary range for this position is $77,044.04 - $79,911.99. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience.

We have three locations: Yonkers, NY, Washington, DC, and Colchester, CT. We are registered to do business in and can only hire from the following states and federal district: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington, DC.