Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor - Northbrook, United States - UL Solutions

UL Solutions
UL Solutions
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Northbrook, United States

2 days ago

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Description

This role is fully onsite Monday-Friday at our Northbrook, IL headquarters facility.
Under supervision, the Supervisor provides oversight for the day to day operations of the lab and staff assigned. The supervisor will
assist in scheduling, assigning and coordinating workflow to assure proper utilization, training, coaching and development of staff.
Operates as a working supervisor, performing lab tests and recording of test results.

  • Supervises the day to day delivery of high quality testing services. Monitors the daily productivity and quality of work,
allocates resources as required and troubleshoot/escalate problems as necessary.

  • Schedules, assigns, reviews and coordinates workflow to assure proper utilization and training of lab staff, ensuring
all work is in accordance with regulatory and organizational policy, accreditation/compliance requirements.

  • Provides input into the annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budget for lab equipment and tactical plans for
assigned lab team.

  • Contributes to preparing instructions for test methods, procedures, quality control and maintenance procedures.
Examines test samples, test performance and provides input regarding issues and/or problems with test/data sheets.

  • Operates machines and lab equipment, may perform routine maintenance of designated test equipment and
laboratory area.

  • Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
  • Under supervision, manages the performance of direct reports by defining accountabilities, establishing performance
objectives, providing feedback and guidance, assist in hiring and ensuring that all policies are understood and

adhered to.

  • Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and follow all physical and digital security practices
  • Other duties as directed
  • Bachelors degree in Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology)
  • Strongly Preferred
  • Speaks credibly in area of own expertise
  • Ability to communicate technical information in a nontechnical way
  • Ability to build and maintain good working relationships
  • Technical Knowledge in Chemistry (GC, IR, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to coach and train others
  • Able to develop and present training materials using a variety of methods (group presentations, video, etc.)
  • Ability to analyze data and trends and draw useful conclusions.
  • Has strong customer focus and effective customer service skills.
  • Understands the impact of changes to requirements and can understand and communicate the impact to the test
method.


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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Total Rewards:All employees at UL Solutions are eligible for annual bonus compensation. UL offers a generous 401k matching structure of up to 10% 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 Depending on your role, you can work with your manager on flexible working arrangements. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer time off.

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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 r
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