Laboratory Support Technician- Mechanical/Electrical Repair

UL, LLC; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

UL Solutions, a global leader in safety science, is seeking a laboratory technician in the United States (California, Brea area). The role involves reading blueprints, supporting testing activities, operating laboratory equipment, and maintaining compliance with safety standards.

Requirements include an Associate degree or tech certification with 4+ years of related experience. You will record data, assist in budgets, and help train others while ensuring adherence to regulatory and UL

Qualifications

• 2 years of formal education with Associate Degree or certification as a technician.
• Generally, 4 Years or more of related experience or demonstrated competency.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operations, maintenance and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, measuring instruments, and operational instructions to provide support for testing activities.
• Evaluates laboratory support activity results and may review data for conformance with specifications.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
• Responds to user requests to repair and/or modify existing laboratory instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures.
• Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms as the record of laboratory support activities.
• May plan laboratory support activities, and evaluate results, as directed.
• Performs routine maintenance on existing laboratory instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures using established procedures.
• Ensures both new and existing test systems meet safety requirements and compliance with the local laws.
• May procure equipment or materials/supplies on behalf of the laboratory.
• May support training of others on the use of laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, test fixtures and/or laboratory infrastructure.
• Assists in developing annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budget for laboratory equipment, and tactical plans for the assigned laboratory section.
• Operates a computer to extract/input readily available information and to use available software.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Designs and builds test fixtures.
• Read and follow the UL Standards of Business Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Laboratory equipment operation

Data recording

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or tech certification

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Our mission is the beating heart of how we advance our business. It is our purpose, our passion and the power that drives everything we do, shaping how we partner with customers and act as a trusted corporate citizen.

Progress without safety is not an option. As technology and change accelerate, the speed of that transformation creates new mandates: Protect people. Safeguard systems. Advance sustainability. We are passionate about empowering the responsible advancement of world-changers like AI, digitalization, sustainability and the energy transition to help promote safety and inspire trust.

• Reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, measuring instruments, and operational instructions to provide support for testing activities.

• Evaluates laboratory support activity results and may review data for conformance with specifications..

• Operates designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.

• Responds to user requests to repair and/or modify existing laboratory instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures.

• As applicable, records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms as the record of laboratory support activities.

• May plan laboratory support activities, and evaluate results, as directed.

• Performs routine maintenance on existing laboratory instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures using established procedures.

• Ensures both new and existing test systems meet safety requirements and compliance with the local laws.

• May procure equipment or materials/supplies on behalf of the laboratory.

• May support training of others on the use of laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, test fixtures and/or laboratory infrastructure.

• Assists in developing annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budget for laboratory equipment, and tactical plans for the assigned laboratory section.

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

• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.

• Designs and builds test fixtures.

• Read and follow the UL Standards of Business Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices

• Performs other duties as directed.

• 2 years of formal education with Associate Degree or certification as a technician through acknowledged organization.

• Generally, 4 Years or more of related experience or demonstrated competency.

• Ensures customer convenient solutions meet both customer and company needs.

• Demonstrates ability to proactively adapt actions through preparation and contingency plans. Communicates effectively in written and oral form

• Follows instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

• Demonstrates a good knowledge of equipment used within the conformity assessment industry.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.

• Develops and delivers clear, impactful, actionable communications to all stakeholders.

• Is a highly trusted, direct, and truthful individual.

• Basic knowledge of common laboratory tests and equipment used within the conformity assessment industry.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operations, maintenance and procedure manuals.

• Ability to compose routine reports and business correspondence.

• Ability to present standard information and respond to questions from individuals or small groups of internal or external clients.

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 $65,000- $86,000 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 and personal days (totaling 12 days), and sick time off (72 hours).

• This position also provides 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

• We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday and personal days (totaling 12 days), and sick time off (72 hours)

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.