Laboratory Chemist

UL Solutions • Northbrook, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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 #LI-BW1 #LI-Onsite

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level