Chemist

Are you a Chemist who enjoys working directly with customers, managing technical projects, and solving complex product compliance challenges? UL Solutions is looking for a technically strong and customer-focused professional to join our team. This is not a traditional lab role. Instead, you'll serve as a technical consultant and project manager, partnering with clients to evaluate products, interpret standards, define testing requirements, and guide projects from initiation through certification. ### Responsibilities - Determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications such as cost, time, and sample requirements by analyzing client input, available supplemental data, and product construction. - Projects may include travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites. - Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services. - Follows up on contacts from clients. - Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements. - Acts to address client concerns and to resolve client issues. - Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product inspection and follow-up services. - Establishes appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer's information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements. - Becomes familiar with applicable standards, company manuals and appropriate technical literature. - Examines samples for compliance with UL requirements and notifies client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance or of any changes in project scope or specifications. - Coordinates laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians, scheduling and reviewing work of laboratory technicians and engineering assistants and establishing completion dates. - Coordinates administrative aspects of project management. - Serves as Project Handler of record as assigned. - Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports. - Prepares Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages. - Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job. - Resolves engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations. ### Qualifications - University Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a closely related field. What we offer: - 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 $52,900-60,000 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). Learn More: Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit our company page http://www.UL.com #LI-SG2 #LI-Hybrid ### About the Team Plastic is everywhere. There’s no avoiding it. That’s why we’re working to help our customers create sustainable plastics that don’t compromise on safety or performance. As a team, we bring encyclopedic knowledge, innovative testing strategies and world-class expertise for materials including liquids, coatings and 3D printables. Our reputation means that customers around the world look to us as the experts. Join our team, break the mold and make your mark at a re…