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Chemist - Materials Testing-March 2024
Northbrook
Mar 28, 2026
About Chemist - Materials Testing

  This role is fully onsite Monday-Friday at our Northbrook, IL facility.

  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.

  Other duties as assigned.

  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.

  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.

  Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor more junior laboratory staff.

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

  Proven ability to be innovative and creative.

  Desire to work in a team-oriented environment. Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must.

  Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.

  What you will 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 125 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.

  Total Rewards: All employees at UL are eligible for bonus compensation. UL offers a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Additionally, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. We provide Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts and Health Savings Accounts that UL contributes to twice per year! We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer time off.

  #LI-AH1

  #ONSITE

  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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