Laboratory Chemist

UL Solutions•Northbrook, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves following defined test plans and datasheets with supervision to evaluate test performance and sample operation. The Laboratory Chemist will record and explain test results, complete test reports, and may serve as a lead for simple test programs. Responsibilities include defining test plans, ensuring report accuracy, meeting deadlines, and managing project activities. The position requires examining customer samples, operating appropriate tests, and communicating with internal customers during setup and operation. The role also involves directing, building, and adapting test setups, sample preparations, and instruments, as well as training other lab staff. Maintenance of test instruments and the laboratory area is crucial, along with integrating basic process and instrument improvements. Communication with management and technical staff for suggestions on new instruments and processes is expected. Adherence to safe chemical hygiene practices, the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and security practices is mandatory. 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, Material Science but not limited to these disciplines only, or equivalent laboratory experience.
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

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of analytical lab experience preferred
Experience in IR, TGA, and DSC testing preferred

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