Laboratory Leader

UL Solutions • Northbrook, IL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Our headquarters at our Northbrook, IL campus is searching for a Laboratory Leader , who will help lead and support departments in our Laboratories & Operations business unit. Responsibilities Schedules, assigns, reviews and coordinates workflow to assure proper utilization of laboratory staff. Trains assigned staff, provides career counseling, and operates as a working supervisor. Collaborates with supervisor on staffing levels, performance appraisals, merit ratings, promotions, and transfers of assigned staff. Ensures company policies are followed in the lab areas and facilitates employee relations within the assigned laboratory section. Develops annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budget for laboratory equipment, and tactical plans for the assigned laboratory team. Prepares instructions for test methods and procedures, quality control, and maintenance procedures. Examines test samples and reads measuring instruments, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and operational instructions. Evaluates test performance, provides feedback regarding issues and/or problems with test and data sheets, and revises test protocols and data sheets. Reports test run and test equipment evaluation results. May plan tests, evaluate test results and report opinions and interpretations. Examines requests for laboratory tests and new and/or modified laboratory test equipment to determine equipment needs. Develops operating, maintenance, and test procedures based on laboratory procedures, standards and safety policies. Monitors test methods and procedures and evaluates need for technical training of assigned staff and modification of equipment, methods or procedures. May assist PDEs and/or Engineering to modify existing methods or develop and validate new test methods. Operates machines and special laboratory equipment. Performs routine maintenance of designated test equipment and laboratory area. Communicates with clients during the setup and performance of a test to demonstrate equipment test methods and/or to discuss test results. Communicates with UL field representatives to discuss follow-up tests, samples, equipment, methods and/or results, and outside contractors regarding equipment needs. Communicates with plant department personnel to offer suggestions pertinent to equipment needs and may arrange for delivery or disposal of test samples. Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepares data sheets and reports. 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. #LI-BW1 #LI-Onsite

Requirements

• Some University education in a related discipline plus eight years directly related experience including at least two years of relevant management/leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coach staff.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, assigns, reviews and coordinates workflow to assure proper utilization of laboratory staff.
• Trains assigned staff, provides career counseling, and operates as a working supervisor.
• Collaborates with supervisor on staffing levels, performance appraisals, merit ratings, promotions, and transfers of assigned staff.
• Ensures company policies are followed in the lab areas and facilitates employee relations within the assigned laboratory section.
• Develops annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budget for laboratory equipment, and tactical plans for the assigned laboratory team.
• Prepares instructions for test methods and procedures, quality control, and maintenance procedures.
• Examines test samples and reads measuring instruments, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and operational instructions.
• Evaluates test performance, provides feedback regarding issues and/or problems with test and data sheets, and revises test protocols and data sheets.
• Reports test run and test equipment evaluation results.
• May plan tests, evaluate test results and report opinions and interpretations.
• Examines requests for laboratory tests and new and/or modified laboratory test equipment to determine equipment needs.
• Develops operating, maintenance, and test procedures based on laboratory procedures, standards and safety policies.
• Monitors test methods and procedures and evaluates need for technical training of assigned staff and modification of equipment, methods or procedures.
• May assist PDEs and/or Engineering to modify existing methods or develop and validate new test methods.
• Operates machines and special laboratory equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance of designated test equipment and laboratory area.
• Communicates with clients during the setup and performance of a test to demonstrate equipment test methods and/or to discuss test results.
• Communicates with UL field representatives to discuss follow-up tests, samples, equipment, methods and/or results, and outside contractors regarding equipment needs.
• Communicates with plant department personnel to offer suggestions pertinent to equipment needs and may arrange for delivery or disposal of test samples.
• Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepares data sheets and reports.
• 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.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 15% 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed