Color Laboratory Assistant

UL Solutions•Lowell, MA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves taking color measurements using a spectrophotometer and assisting with other spectro tasks such as light blocking of textiles or safety orange testing. The assistant will also help with electronic color assessments, build and adapt basic setup and test equipment, and perform tests using general laboratory equipment. Responsibilities include routine care of equipment and work areas, operating computer terminals for data entry and software use, following defined test plans, evaluating test performance, and recording and explaining test results. The role also requires preparing charts, graphs, and reports, examining test samples, reading measuring instruments, reviewing data with a supervisor, and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams. Additionally, the assistant will examine customer samples, learn to operate basic tests, communicate with customers during setup and operation, and operate laboratory equipment as directed. The position involves reporting data to engineers and other laboratory staff, recording data on appropriate sheets, developing working knowledge of the job, and integrating continuous improvement concepts. Adherence to the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and all security practices is mandatory. Other duties as directed will also be performed.

Requirements

Must pass Farnsworth/Munsell 100 hue test with Superior discrimination or better (0-16)
Higher Secondary Education
Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must.

Responsibilities

Take color measurements with spectrophotometer.
Assist with other spectro tasks such as light blocking of textiles or safety orange testing.
Help with electronic color assessments.
Builds and/or adapts basic setup and test equipment for performance of tests.
Performs tests using general laboratory equipment.
Performs routine care of designated test equipment and work area.
Operates computer terminal to extract/input readily available information and to use available software.
As directed follows defined test plans and datasheets.
Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
Records and explains test results.
Prepares charts, graphs and reports to explain test results.
Examines test samples, reads measuring instruments and reviews test data with supervisor.
Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and operational instructions.
As instructed examines customer samples and learns to operate basic tests for each case.
Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
Operates designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and other laboratory technician staff.
Records observed or calculated data on appropriate data sheets.
Develops working knowledge of the job, methods, instrumentation and systems.
Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
Performs other duties as directed.