Laboratory Technician, SAR (Specific Absorption Rate)

UL, LLC; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Solutions in Basingstoke is hiring a Laboratory Technician to perform hands-on SAR testing of wireless devices and to help write customer test reports. You will set up the lab, review test plans, contribute to accreditation maintenance, and ensure accurate records and timely delivery to customers.

Applicants should have an engineering-related degree and 6 months to 1 year of testing experience. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year hands-on testing experience, SAR or related testing preferred.
• HNC or a degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up the laboratory for testing.
• Review test plans prior to testing and conduct SAR tests.
• Analyze test results and assist engineers with writing reports.
• Maintain accreditation standards, records and timely customer delivery.

Skills

Hands-on testing experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

HNC or Degree in Engineering or related

Job description

Our recently upgraded SAR Laboratories in Basingstoke are where we test the latest consumer wireless electronic tech for the rate at which energy is absorbed by the human body when exposed to a radio frequency electromagnetic field.

We are now hiring for a Laboratory Technician to join the team, where you’ll get the opportunity to perform hands‑on testing, write reports for customers and help the team maintain accreditation standards.

We’re always looking for people who are passionate about innovation, embrace change and love new and exciting challenges. Join our team, influence emerging technology and forge a successful career at the center of safety science

• Helping to set up the laboratory ready for testing
• Reviewing test plans prior to testing
• Undertake SAR testing of a range of wireless electronic devices
• Take part in the analysis of test results and assist the Engineers with writing test reports
• Assist the team in maintaining accreditation standards such as; equipment and site maintenance, ensure adequate record keeping, assist the other Engineers, and expediting technical reports
• To update the company work monitoring systems with accurate details and job status for each item of work for which the Engineer is responsible
• To meet customer delivery requirements in all respects.
• HNC or a Degree in a relevant subject, e.g. Engineering
• 6 months - 1 year hands‑on testing experience, either with SAR or equivalent such has RF (Radio) EMC or other Cellular testing
• Knowledge of some of the following SAR test standards: EN 50360, EN 62311, EN 50566, EN 62209-1/-2/-1528, EN 50383/50385, FCC SAR KDB’s publication, IEEE1528, RSS 102
• Excellent communication skills, both within the organisation and potentially with customers
• Hard working attitude and a flexible outlook
• Able to work well within a close‑knit team, but also happy working independently
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are not able to support visa applications or future sponsorship for this position

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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.

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