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Laboratory Assistant-Retail & Consumer Products

at UL, LLC in Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Individual in this role will conduct investigations by assembling test setups, recording test data, conducting tests, and assembling and disassembling products, materials and equipment. As instructed, examines basic customer samples and conducts basic laboratory tests. Follows defined test plans and data sheets. Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation building and/or adapts basic setup and test equipment for performance of tests.

This role is On-Site, employee is required to be on-site 5 days a week. #LI-Onsite #LI-NN1

+ Builds and/or adapts basic setup and test equipment for performance of tests.

+ Performs tests using general laboratory equipment.

+ Performs routine care of designated test equipment and work area.

+ Operates computer terminal to extract/input readily available information and to use available software.

+ As directed follows defined test plans and datasheets.

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

+ Records and explains test results.

+ Reads and interprets results of tests.

+ Prepares charts, graphs and reports to explain test results.

+ Examines test samples, reads measuring instruments and reviews test data with supervisor.

+ Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and operational instructions.

+ As instructed examines customer samples and learns to operate basic tests for each case.

+ Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.

+ Operates designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.

+ Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and other laboratory technician staff.

+ Records observed or calculated data on appropriate data sheets.

+ Develops working knowledge of the job, methods, instrumentation and systems.

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

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

+ Performs other duties as directed.

+ Higher Secondary Education. Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.

+ Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.

+ Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must.

What you’ll experience working at UL Solutions

Mission For UL Solutions, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. Making the world a safer, more secure, and sustainable place has been business model for the last 127 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.

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

Total Rewards All employees at UL are eligible for bonus compensation. We provide competitive salaries and a range of benefits designed to look after you. The salary range is based upon years of experience that is commensurate with the level of the position. All employees at UL Solutions are eligible for annual bonus compensation. The target for this position is 5% of the base salary offered. Employees are eligible for health benefits such as medical, dental and vision: wellness benefits such as mental & financial health: and retirement savings (401k) commensurate with standard rewards offered in each individual location or country, for the relevant position level. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours). Internal applicants with questions to the Total Rewards for this position should submit a ticket via askHR for more insights.

Learn more:

Working at UL Solutions is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal. Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com

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A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 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 Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect 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.

From the adoption of electrification to the enablement of 5G and new mobility, we collectively look toward new frontiers, working for a safer world.? Our science is your advantage.

Mission: Working for a safer world

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.

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Job Posting: JC262491190

Posted On: Jul 13, 2024

Updated On: Jul 24, 2024

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