Laboratory Assistant

UL, LLC; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

UL Solutions in Arkansas seeks a Laboratory Technician to support testing activities and operate standard lab equipment. You will follow defined test plans, collect data and prepare results for review by engineers.

The role requires effective communication, teamwork and the ability to interpret specimens and measurement data, with opportunities for growth and ongoing training in safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Higher Secondary Education required.
• Effective communication skills with customers and team members.
• Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must.

Responsibilities

• Builds/adapts basic setup and test equipment for tests.
• Performs tests using general laboratory equipment.
• Maintains test equipment and work area.
• Operates computer to input/extract information and use software.
• Follows defined test plans and datasheets.
• Evaluates test performance and sample operation.
• Records and explains test results.
• Reads and interprets results of tests.
• Prepares charts, graphs and reports of results.
• Reads blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Communicates with customers during setup and operation.
• Operates laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
• Reports data to engineers and lab staff.
• Develops working knowledge of methods and systems.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts.
• Follows UL Code of Conduct and security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.
• Reads technical documents and follows instructions.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Customer interaction

Detail oriented

Education

Higher Secondary Education

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

• Builds and/or adapts basic setup and test equipment for performance of tests.

• Performs tests using general laboratory equipment.

• Performs routine care of designated test equipment and work area.

• Operates computer terminal to extract/input readily available information and to use available software.

• As directed follows defined test plans and datasheets.

• Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.

• Records and explains test results.

• Reads and interprets results of tests.

• Prepares charts, graphs and reports to explain test results.

• Examines test samples, reads measuring instruments and reviews test data with supervisor.

• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and operational instructions.

• As instructed examines customer samples and learns to operate basic tests for each case.

• Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.

• Operates designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.

• Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and other laboratory technician staff.

• Records observed or calculated data on appropriate data sheets.

• Develops working knowledge of the job, methods, instrumentation and systems.

• 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.

• Higher Secondary Education. Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.

• Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must.

  Total Rewards: 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).

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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' product 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.

UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:

Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.