Fire Lab Technician - Part-Time

Job Functions

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.
• 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.
• Aids 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.
• Aids 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 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).

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.

Our Benefits: We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role. Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs. Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment). Happiness: Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants. Position anticipated to close August 3, 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.