Conducts laboratory testing of customer samples using defined test plans, instruments, and procedures. Evaluates and documents results, prepares reports, maintains equipment, develops simple test setups, and leads assigned testing programs. Collaborates with customers, engineers, and laboratory staff, trains colleagues, supports process and instrument improvements, and follows chemical hygiene, security, and safety requirements.
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Follows defined test plans and datasheets with necessary supervision/support. Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results. Records and explains test results and completes test report. • Serves as Lead for simple test programs as assigned with the necessary assistance. Communicates project status and results as needed. Holds responsibility for defining test plan, report completion and accuracy, meeting of agreed deadlines, and managing project related activities. • Examines customer samples and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case with support. Communicates with internal customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation. • Directs, builds and/or adapts simple test setups, sample preparations/solutions and instruments to new situations, based on test plans and instructions. Trains other lab staff on these test procedures or instruments. • Operates and maintains test instruments appropriately to measure and test samples. Performs maintenance on designated test instruments and laboratory area. • For a single testing technology, integrates basic process and instruments improvements into all aspects of the job. Communicates with management and technical staff to provide suggestions for new instruments, processes, and forms to improve accuracy and efficiencies. • Understands and follows safe chemical hygiene practices. • Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and follow all physical and digital security practices. • Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree or diploma from an accredited university through a formal program of study in Chemistry or related
discipline including Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Organic/Inorganic Chemistry, Material Science but not limited
to these disciplines only.• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and exceptional customer service. • Demonstrated ability to successfully partner with Engineering and other Laboratory Personnel to complete projects in
a timely manner with high quality. • Demonstrated ability to analyze special testing needs. • Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers • Demonstrated ability to be innovative and creative • Desire to work in a team-oriented environment • Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must • Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing
ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our global network of 80+ laboratories is constantly evolving, because the world around us is always changing. We embrace this - we invest in improving our equipment and our skills so we're one step ahead of the market. One day we could be setting up a burn test and the next, simulating a tornado. And because we're always evolving, your career will evolve alongside us, whether you're working on brand new technology or connecting with experts around the globe. Join our team, drive the growth of our organization and deliver real change - in a changing world.
• Follows defined test plans and datasheets with necessary supervision/support. Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results. Records and explains test results and completes test report. • Serves as Lead for simple test programs as assigned with the necessary assistance. Communicates project status and results as needed. Holds responsibility for defining test plan, report completion and accuracy, meeting of agreed deadlines, and managing project related activities. • Examines customer samples and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case with support. Communicates with internal customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation. • Directs, builds and/or adapts simple test setups, sample preparations/solutions and instruments to new situations, based on test plans and instructions. Trains other lab staff on these test procedures or instruments. • Operates and maintains test instruments appropriately to measure and test samples. Performs maintenance on designated test instruments and laboratory area. • For a single testing technology, integrates basic process and instruments improvements into all aspects of the job. Communicates with management and technical staff to provide suggestions for new instruments, processes, and forms to improve accuracy and efficiencies. • Understands and follows safe chemical hygiene practices. • Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and follow all physical and digital security practices. • Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree or diploma from an accredited university through a formal program of study in Chemistry or related
discipline including Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Organic/Inorganic Chemistry, Material Science but not limited
to these disciplines only.• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and exceptional customer service. • Demonstrated ability to successfully partner with Engineering and other Laboratory Personnel to complete projects in
a timely manner with high quality. • Demonstrated ability to analyze special testing needs. • Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers • Demonstrated ability to be innovative and creative • Desire to work in a team-oriented environment • Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must • Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing
ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our global network of 80+ laboratories is constantly evolving, because the world around us is always changing. We embrace this - we invest in improving our equipment and our skills so we're one step ahead of the market. One day we could be setting up a burn test and the next, simulating a tornado. And because we're always evolving, your career will evolve alongside us, whether you're working on brand new technology or connecting with experts around the globe. Join our team, drive the growth of our organization and deliver real change - in a changing world.
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