Laboratory Microbiologist

UL Solutions; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off (vacation 15 days)

Floating holidays 12 days

Sick time off 72 hours

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

UL Solutions is seeking a Laboratory Microbiologist to lead simple projects, evaluate and complete test reports, and operate complex test instruments according to defined test plans. The role involves communicating with internal customers during setup to ensure proper evaluation of test samples.

This position includes a weekend rotational shift, working every third weekend, with responsibilities that span instrument maintenance, data documentation, training staff, and contributing to safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma from an accredited university in a relevant science field.
• Experience managing multiple projects with high-quality outputs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong teamwork and communication with internal customers.
• Willingness to work a weekend rotational shift.

Responsibilities

• Follow defined test plans and datasheets with supervision.
• Evaluate test performance and results.
• Record, explain, and complete test reports.
• Lead simple test programs with guidance.
• Communicate project status and results.
• Define test plans, reports, and deadlines.
• Operate and maintain test instruments.
• Train lab staff on procedures.
• Ensure safe chemical and microbiological practices.
• Support process and instrument improvements.

Skills

Effective communication

Team oriented

Customer service mindset

Project management

Analyze testing needs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Laboratory Microbiologist at UL Solutions serves as Lead for simple projects as assigned, and is responsible for evaluating, explaining, and completing the test report for samples. They will follow defined test plans and data sheets, operate and maintain complex test instruments, sample preparations/solutions for sample testing. They will communicate with internal customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation of test samples.

This is a Weekend Rotational Shift. You will be working every third weekend.

Responsibilities

• 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 reports.
• 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 and microbiological hygiene practices.
• Reads and follows the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and follows all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree or diploma from an accredited university
  • A major in Microbiology, General Biology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry a plus.
• Required: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and exceptional customer service.
• Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Required: Desire to work in a team-oriented environment
• Required: Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers
• Highly preferred: Demonstrated ability to successfully partner with Engineering and other Laboratory Personnel to complete projects in a timely manner with high quality.
• Highly preferred: Demonstrated ability to analyze special testing needs.
• Highly preferred: Demonstrated ability to be innovative and creative
• Highly preferred: Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.

Total Rewards

• The estimated salary range for this position is $48,900.00-65,100.00 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.
• Health benefits such as medical, dental and vision
• Wellness benefits such as mental and financial health
• Retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country
• Paid time off including vacation (15 days)
• Holiday including floating holidays (12 days)
• Sick time off (72 hours)

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 them deliver 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.