Test Technician
Buffalo, New York, United States
I work with a team of around 20 people in testing a variety of different consumer products. My role as a part-time employee is helping conduct required testing and claim verification of consumer products alongside full time employees. I work between 20-27 hours per week while also enrolled in Biomedical Engineering courses at the University at Buffalo. Responsibilities of my position are as follows: Accessing the latest revisions of standards, protocols, and test methods, with direction.• Evaluate products submitted for testing for quality/safety issues, with direction from senior staff in a limited scope.• Prepares a variety of samples for testing using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards/specifications, in a limited scope.• Conducts testing or analyzes a variety of consumer products for basic bench analysis and limited analytical instrumentation using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards/specifications appropriate to the sample, in a limited scope.• Use and verify (if applicable) test equipment and instruments, and maintain record keeping system for calibration/quality system integrity with direction.• Maintain test equipment, supplies, lab cleanliness (and limited analytical instrumentation).• Accurately record test data per company Quality guidelines.• Assist with department testing in other areas, with direction, as required.• Organizes and manages workload to meet or exceed laboratory turnaround time and client expectations.• Assist in the technical and administrative aspects of various departmental projects as directed.• Accurately compile data, prepare and review written technical reports in a limited scope• Interface with senior staff for direction on interpretations pertaining to compliance and standards.• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues in a limited scope with direction from senior staff.• Adhere to the requirements of the company’s Consumer Products Services Quality System.