Consumer Product Safety Technician, Limited Duration

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">WHO WE ARE</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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. </span>  </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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. <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/careers/landing-page/index.htm">Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.</a></span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>OVERVIEW</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.   </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As a Consumer Product SafetyTechnician, you will report to the Director,  Product Safety within the Research and Insights division. This role supports the growing need for project tracking, and product safety investigations, as well as reviewing incident and testing data, identifying emerging safety risks, and supporting evidence-based decision-making across the organization. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is a Limited Duration position, expecting to end August 31, 2027.  There is a possibility that the position will be extended. The position is designated as a hybrid for in-office collaboration and meetings as needed.  This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>How You'll Make An Impact</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.  Areas of focus, include:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Manage third-party laboratory testing programs</strong> 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.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Conduct product safety evaluations</strong> by analyzing consumer complaints, injury reports, incident databases, recall information, and testing results to identify emerging hazards, injury patterns, and opportunities for further investigation.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Provide technical expertise on product safety standards and regulations</strong>, 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.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders</strong> 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.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>You’ll Be Highly Rated If:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,…