Laboratory Assistant Footwear

At our Center of Excellence in Lowell AR we test thousands of products that consumers use every day assuring they meet the rigorous standards for performance and quality assurance. We are looking to hire a Laboratory Assistant for our Footwear testing department who will help us to make the world a safer more secure and sustainable place to live work and play.

This Laboratory Assistant will assist in the testing of various footwear samples. This position also includes data entry of testing results. Basic Microsoft 365 skills are necessary. This includes Outlook Excel and Word as well as internal programs Infinity and Corporate View. You will not be expected to have previous experience in these internal systems.

• Builds and/or adapts basic setup and test equipment for performance of tests.
• Performs tests using general laboratory equipment.
• Performs routine care of designated test equipment and work area.
• Operates computer terminal to extract/input readily available information and to use available software.
• As directed follows defined test plans and datasheets.
• Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
• Records and explains test results.
• Reads and interprets results of tests.
• Prepares charts graphs and reports to explain test results.
• Examines test samples reads measuring instruments and reviews test data with supervisor.
• Reads and interprets blueprints schematics wiring diagrams and operational instructions.
• As instructed examines customer samples and learns to operate basic tests for each case.
• Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
• Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and other laboratory technician staff.
• Records observed or calculated data on appropriate data sheets.
• Develops working knowledge of the job methods instrumentation and systems.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.
• Obtain testing samples daily and place labs into testing by assigning the samples to your container.
• Request any and all applicable documentation and submit samples to chemistry for regulatory compliance testing.
• Follow all applicable testing standards test methods and SOPs to ensure proper testing results.
• Report test findings and enter data into applicable worksheets.
• Generate price and review draft reports before submitting for final review and logout (report release).

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• Required: Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with teammates.
• Required: Desire to work in a fastpaced teamoriented environment.
• Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office/365 suite including Outlook.

What youll experience working at UL:

Mission:For UL corporate and social responsibility isnt new. Making the world a safer more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 130 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.

People:Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here and youll almost always hear the people. Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. Were 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 customerscreate. Were 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: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career and the estimatedsalary range for this position is based on multiple factors including jobrelated knowledge/skills experience and geographical 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 fulltime employees with paid time off including vacation 15 days) holiday including floating holidays 12 days) and sick time off 72 hours).