Senior Laboratory Assistant

UL Solutions•Northbrook, IL

2d•$45,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage. Our buildings don’t just shape our skylines — they provide the backdrop to our lives. And knowing they’re safe matters. We’ve been helping to create safer structures since 1894, combining our expertise with innovative new technologies to help make sure both people and property are secure. As more people have to deal with extreme weather, we’re on hand to test products and building materials to increasingly rigorous standards. Whether we’re simulating tornadoes or testing smoke alarms, the work we do on our team is used in buildings around the world to — quite literally — help save lives. Join our team and build your skills, build innovative solutions and help build a safer world.

Requirements

Higher Secondary Education plus one to two years related experience preferred.
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 computer skills into day-to-day testing.

Responsibilities

Builds and/or adapts unique setup and test equipment for complex tests using independent judgment.
Applies working knowledge of applicable test requirements and performs tests using general laboratory equipment.
Performs routine care of designated test equipment and work area.
Operates a computer to extract/input readily available information and to use available software.
Examines test samples, reads measuring instruments and reviews test data with supervisor.
Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and operational instructions.
Determines need for and seeks consultation from engineers or laboratory technicians.
Analyzes test results.
Operates designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
Receives instructions from and reports data to supervisor and personnel in engineering and laboratory operations as needed.
Prepares data sheets and records observed or calculated test results.
Assembles test data for appropriate distribution.
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.