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UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

Laboratory Chemist

Physical SciencesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNorthbrook, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or diploma from an accredited university through a formal program of study in Chemistry or a related discipline, including Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Organic/Inorganic Chemistry, or Material Science, or equivalent laboratory experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and exceptional customer service.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner successfully with Engineering and other Laboratory Personnel to complete projects on time and 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.
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.
  • Ability to follow safe chemical hygiene practices.
  • Ability to read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and physical and digital security practices.

Responsibilities

  • Follow defined test plans and datasheets with necessary supervision and support.
  • Evaluate test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
  • Record and explain test results and complete test reports.
  • Serve as lead for simple test programs as assigned, with necessary assistance.
  • Communicate project status and results as needed.
  • Define test plans, ensure report completion and accuracy, meet agreed deadlines, and manage project-related activities.
  • Examine customer samples and learn to operate appropriate tests for each case with support.
  • Communicate with internal customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
  • Direct, build, or adapt simple test setups, sample preparations or solutions, and instruments to new situations based on test plans and instructions.
  • Train other laboratory staff on test procedures or instruments.
  • Operate and maintain test instruments appropriately to measure and test samples.
  • Perform maintenance on designated test instruments and laboratory areas.
  • For a single testing technology, integrate basic process and instrument improvements into all aspects of the job.
  • Communicate with management and technical staff to provide suggestions for new instruments, processes, and forms to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • One to two years of analytical laboratory experience.
  • Experience in IR, TGA, and DSC testing.

About the Company

UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

UL Solutions tests, inspects, and certifies products and systems to ensure safety, security, and sustainability. It works by evaluating electronics, mobility, cybersecurity, and energy technologies against established standards, performing lab tests and risk assessments, and applying the UL Mark to passing products. Its differentiators include a long history dating back to 1894, a 2022 pivot to a for-profit unit with an IPO in 2024, and a global, cross-domain scope across fire, electrical, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy Safety science and advisory services. The goal is to help manufacturers manage supply-chain risks and bring safer, more reliable products to market.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Northbrook, IL
Founded
1894

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