Laboratory Chemist

UL Solutions•Marietta, GA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role is responsible for the on-time mass spectral and HPLC instrument analysis of air samples for volatile organic chemicals. The position involves maintaining quality control standard procedures for accurate and precise measurements, following defined test plans and datasheets, and evaluating test performance and sample operation. The Laboratory Chemist will record and explain test results, complete test reports, and may serve as Lead for simple test programs. This role requires communication of project status and results, defining test plans, ensuring report completion and accuracy, meeting deadlines, and managing project-related activities. The chemist will examine customer samples, learn to operate appropriate tests, and communicate with internal customers during setup and operation. They will direct, build, and/or adapt simple test setups, sample preparations/solutions, and instruments to new situations. Additionally, this role involves training other lab staff, operating and maintaining test instruments, performing maintenance on instruments and the laboratory area, and integrating basic process and instrument improvements. Communication with management and technical staff for suggestions on improvements is also a key aspect. The position requires understanding and following safe chemical hygiene practices, the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and all physical and digital security practices. Other duties as assigned.

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.
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.
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Databases) is a must.
Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.

Nice To Haves

Hands on GC/MS experience a plus
ChemStation / Mass Hunter analysis experience a plus
Desire to work in a team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

Perform on-time mass spectral and HPLC instrument analysis of air samples for volatile organic chemicals.
Maintain quality control standard procedures for accurate and precise measurements.
Follow defined test plans and datasheets with necessary supervision/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 the necessary assistance.
Communicate project status and results as needed.
Define test plan, report completion and accuracy, meeting of agreed deadlines, and managing 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 and/or adapt simple test setups, sample preparations/solutions and instruments to new situations, based on test plans and instructions.
Train other lab staff on these test procedures or instruments.
Operate and maintain test instruments appropriately to measure and test samples.
Perform maintenance on designated test instruments and laboratory area.
Integrate basic process and instruments improvements into all aspects of the job for a single testing technology.
Communicate with management and technical staff to provide suggestions for new instruments, processes, and forms to improve accuracy and efficiencies.
Understand and follow safe chemical hygiene practices.
Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and follow all physical and digital security practices.
GC/MS and HPLC sample loading, including daily quality control.
Calibration analysis of GC/MS instrumentation.
GC/MS VOC analysis of Product Emission and Field samples.
Prepare chemical calibration mixes like GLP Carpet and Blue Angel.
Maintenance of carrier gases for GC systems.
Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on GC/MS, thermal desorbers, and HPLC systems.
Gravimetric particle analysis.
Condition sorbent sampling tubes.
Preparation of sample media for VOC testing.