Laboratory Chemist

UL, LLC; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

UL Solutions in Northbrook, IL is seeking an analytical lab technician to support defined test plans, evaluate performance, and document results in formal test reports.

You will lead simple test programs, operate and maintain instruments, and train lab staff on procedures while collaborating with engineering and customer teams.

The role emphasizes safe chemical hygiene, adherence to the UL Code of Conduct, and opportunities to introduce automation and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related discipline.
• 1-2 years of analytical lab experience preferred.
• Experience in IR, TGA, and DSC testing preferred.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.
• Effective communication with customers.
• Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow defined test plans and datasheets with supervision.
• Evaluate test performance and sample operation to assess results.
• Record and explain test results and complete test reports.
• Lead simple test programs as assigned with support.
• Communicate project status and results as needed.
• Define test plan, report, deadlines, and manage project activities.
• Operate and maintain test instruments.
• Train lab staff on procedures.
• Integrate basic process improvements into testing.
• Suggest new instruments, processes, and forms to improve accuracy.
• Follow safe chemical hygiene practices.
• Read and follow the UL Code of Conduct and security practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical lab experience

IR testing

TGA testing

DSC testing

Microsoft Office

Automation in testing

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Laboratory instruments operation

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

• 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, or equivalent laboratory experience.

• 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

• 1-2 years of analytical lab experience preferred

• Experience in IR, TGA, and DSC testing preferred

Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $52,900 to $70,500 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. 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)

• 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’ 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.

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.