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UL Solutions is a global safety science leader, with a trusted mark that can be found in nearly every home and business. As a Laboratory Chemist at UL Solutions, a selected candidate:

• Follows complex defined test plans and datasheets utilizing a single technology.

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

• Records and explains test results and completes test report.

• Serves as Lead for test programs as assigned.

• 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 complex customer samples and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case.

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

• Understands and is able to explain specific test standards and product technology for scope of responsibility.

• Assists lab staff with test setups and instrument operation based on test plans and instructions.

• Trains other lab staff on these test procedures or instrumentation.

• Operates and maintains complex test and support instruments appropriately to measure and test customer samples with the necessary help.

• Performs complex maintenance on designated test instruments and laboratory area.

• May perform calibration of test instruments.

• For a single testing technology, integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques 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.

• Assists Senior Laboratory Chemists in the implementation / validation of new test methods and follows safe chemical hygiene practices.

• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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• Required: Bachelors' 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 plus generally four years of directly related work experience or equivalent education and experience.

• Required: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and exceptional customer service.

• Required: Highly effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with customers.

• Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

• Required: Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.

• Highly preferred: Demonstrated ability to analyze special testing needs.

• Highly preferred: Proven ability to be innovative and creative.

• Highly preferred: Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor more junior laboratory staff.

• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to successfully partner with Engineering and other Laboratory Personnel to complete projects in a timely manner with high quality.

• Preferred: Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.

What you'll experience working at UL:

Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 130 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.

People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.

Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.

Grow & Achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.

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.