Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports

Consumer Product Safety Technician, Limited Duration

Yonkers, NY

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About the role

  • As a Consumer Product SafetyTechnician, you will report to the Director, Product Safety within the Research and Insights division.
  • This is a Limited Duration position, expecting to end August 31, 2027.
  • There is a possibility that the position will be extended.

Responsibilities

  • You will help Consumer Reports deliver trusted, evidence-based information by identifying consumer product safety risks, and supporting investigations, advocacy efforts, and consumer communications that empower consumers and improve marketplace safety.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Your experience includes reviewing or developing laboratory test protocols and validating analytical methods.

Requirements

  • You have 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.
  • You have experience conducting product safety risk assessments for consumer products.
  • You have knowledge of chemical safety, toxicology, materials science, or exposure assessment.
  • You have familiarity with ICP-MS, GC-MS, LC-MS, XRF, physical performance testing, or other consumer product testing methodologies.
  • You are proficient with analytical and data visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar platforms.
  • You have experience working with standards organizations, regulatory agencies, testing laboratories, or consumer product manufacturers.

Compensation

  • At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation.The target salary range for this position is $77,044.04 - $79,911.99.

Benefits

  • We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match.
  • You have the education and/or experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering or another relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Company info

  • 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.
  • Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.
  • 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.
  • Our mission starts with you.
  • Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.
  • 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.
  • Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or lactation), gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
  • Consumer Reports will provide you with any reasonable assistance or accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance.
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