Laboratory Chemist

UL Solutions; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

UL Solutions, a global safety science leader, is seeking an analytical Chemist/Lab Technician in Lowell, AR. You will support test plans, evaluate results, and prepare reports while coordinating with engineering teams to ensure timely, accurate outcomes.

You will train staff, adapt test setups, operate instruments, and uphold chemical hygiene standards. A collaborative, customer-focused approach will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related discipline or equivalent.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and customer service.
• Ability to partner with Engineering and Lab personnel to complete projects on time and with high quality.
• Ability to analyze special testing needs.
• Effective communication with customers and team members.
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative and creative.
• Team-oriented mindset and collaborative skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is essential.
• Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.

Responsibilities

• Follows defined test plans and datasheets with supervision and support. Records and explains test results and completes reports.
• Lead simple test programs with necessary assistance; communicate status and results; ensure deadlines and responsibilities.
• Examine customer samples and learn tests; communicate with internal customers during setup for proper evaluation.
• Directs, builds or adapts simple test setups and instruments; trains staff on procedures or instruments.
• Operate and maintain test instruments; perform maintenance on instruments and the lab area.
• Integrate basic process and instrument improvements into testing activities; suggest new tools and forms to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Follow safe chemical hygiene practices and UL Code of Conduct; uphold security practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Equipment Troubleshooting

Project Resource Management

Quality Control Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Automation in testing

Job description

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

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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

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).

Required Skills

• Communication Skills
• Data Analysis
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Project Resource Management
• Quality Control Analysis

About Us

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.

About the Team

From life jackets to lawnmowers, toys to televisions, beauty and wellness, vitamins and supplements, we’re involved in almost every consumer product you can imagine. We work with some of the largest retailers in the world, performing market surveillance, auditing and inspecting the products we put in and on our bodies. We help customers ensure that not only are their products themselves safe, but their supply chains are using ethically and sustainably sourced materials. We build close relationships, providing advice and expertise to help themdeliver safer products that meet the latest requirements and manufacture them fairly. Join our team and make your mark on products that shape people’s lives.

Job Info

• Job Identification 11076
• Job Category Laboratory
• Posting Date 10/02/2026, 05:40 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 407 N. Goad Springs Road, Lowell, AR, 72745, US