Laboratory Chemist

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under general supervision responsible for on-time mass spectral and HPLC instrument analysis of air samples for volatile organic chemicals.
• Maintain quality control standard procedures for accurate and precise measurements.
• 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
  ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS:
• GC/MS and HPLC sample loading, including daily quality control
• Calibration analysis of GC/MS instrumentation
• GC/MS VOC analysis of Product Emission and Field samples
• Prepare chemical calibration mixes like GLP Carpet and Blue Angel
• Maintenance of carrier gases for GC systems
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on GC/MS, thermal desorbers, and HPLC systems
• Gravimetric particle analysis
• Condition sorbent sampling tubes
• Preparation of sample media for VOC testing

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Hands on GC/MS experience a plus
• ChemStation / Mass Hunter analysis experience a plus
• 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 (Excel, Word, Databases) is a must
• Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing

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 $54,900 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).
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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.