Laboratory Chemist

UL Solutions • Marietta, GA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

At UL Solutions, the center of safety is you. We area global leader in public safety, and our Marietta, GA laboratory is hiring a Laboratory Chemist to help us make the world a safer, more secure, and sustainable place to live, work, and play. Responsibilities Under general supervision, this Chemist will be responsible for 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. Follows complex defined test plans and datasheets utilizing a single technology. Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results. Records and explains test results and completes test report. Serves as Lead for test programs as assigned. 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 complex customer samples and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case. Communicates with internal/external customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation. Understands and is able to explain specific test standards and product technology for scope of responsibility. Assists lab staff with test setups and instrument operation based on test plans and instructions. Trains other lab staff on these test procedures or instrumentation. Operates and maintains complex test and support instruments appropriately to measure and test customer samples with the necessary help. Performs complex maintenance on designated test instruments and laboratory area. May perform calibration of test instruments. For a single testing technology, integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques 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. Assists Senior Laboratory Chemists in the implementation / validation of new test methods 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 ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS: 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 BAM 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 Train other employees.

Requirements

• Bachelors' 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.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor more junior laboratory staff.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
• Proven 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.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, this Chemist will be responsible for 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.
• Follows complex defined test plans and datasheets utilizing a single technology.
• Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
• Records and explains test results and completes test report.
• Serves as Lead for test programs as assigned.
• 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 complex customer samples and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case.
• Communicates with internal/external customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
• Understands and is able to explain specific test standards and product technology for scope of responsibility.
• Assists lab staff with test setups and instrument operation based on test plans and instructions.
• Trains other lab staff on these test procedures or instrumentation.
• Operates and maintains complex test and support instruments appropriately to measure and test customer samples with the necessary help.
• Performs complex maintenance on designated test instruments and laboratory area.
• May perform calibration of test instruments.
• For a single testing technology, integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques 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.
• Assists Senior Laboratory Chemists in the implementation / validation of new test methods 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.
• 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 BAM
• 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
• Train other employees.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees