Laboratory Chemist

Job Description

UL Solutions is a global leader in safety science, providing the expertise and services organizations need to tackle critical business challenges. We help customers meet their safety, security and sustainability goals, manage risk, achieve regulatory compliance and deliver products that meet quality expectations. A Laboratory Chemist will take a hands-on approach in our testing process at our headquarters in Northbrook, IL.

Responsibilities

• 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
  
  

Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $52,900 to $70,500 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

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.