Laboratory Microbiologist

About the role

You will serve as Lead for simple projects as assigned and be responsible for evaluating, explaining, and completing the test report for samples. This is a Weekend Rotational Shift position; you will work every third weekend.

Responsibilities

• Follow defined test plans and datasheets with necessary supervision/support.
• Evaluate test performance and sample operation to properly assess test results.
• Record and explain test results, then complete test reports.
• Serve as Lead for simple test programs as assigned, with necessary assistance.
• Communicate project status and results as needed.
• Define test plans, ensure report accuracy, meet agreed deadlines, and manage project-related activities.
• Examine customer samples and learn to operate appropriate tests for each case with support.
• Communicate with internal customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
• Direct, build, and/or adapt simple test setups, sample preparations/solutions, and instruments to new situations based on test plans and instructions.
• Train other lab staff on test procedures or instruments.
• Operate and maintain test instruments to measure and test samples.
• Perform maintenance on designated test instruments and laboratory area.
• Integrate basic process and instrument improvements into all aspects of the job for a single testing technology.
• Communicate with management and technical staff to suggest new instruments, processes, and forms to improve accuracy and efficiencies.
• Understand and follow safe chemical and microbiological hygiene practices.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and adhere to all physical and digital security practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma from an accredited university; a major in Microbiology, General Biology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and exceptional customer service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• 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 be innovative and creative.
• Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is $48,900.00–$65,100.00, based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical location. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary.

Benefits

• Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• Wellness benefits: mental and financial health.
• Retirement savings (401K) commensurate with standard rewards offered in each location or country.
• Paid time off: 15 days vacation, 12 days holiday (including floating holidays), and 72 hours sick time off.

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. We deliver testing, inspection, certification services, software products, and advisory offerings that support 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.

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 their products are safe and their supply chains use ethically and sustainably sourced materials. We build close relationships, providing advice and expertise to help deliver safer products that meet the latest requirements and manufacture them fairly.