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UL, LLC Senior Laboratory Support Technician in Guangzhou, China
Reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, measuring instruments, and operational instructions to provide support for testing activities.
Evaluates laboratory support activity results and may review data for conformance with specifications.
Operates designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
Responds to user requests to repair and/or modify existing laboratory instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures.
As applicable, records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms as the record of laboratory support activities.
May plan laboratory support activities, and evaluate results, as directed.
Performs routine maintenance on existing laboratory instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures using established procedures.
Ensures both new and existing test systems meet safety requirements and compliance with the local laws.
May procure equipment or materials/supplies on behalf of the laboratory.
May support training of others on the use of laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, test fixtures and/or laboratory infrastructure.
May assist PEs and/or Engineering to validate modified existing methods or develop and validate new test methods.
Assists in developing annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budget for laboratory equipment, and tactical plans for the assigned laboratory section.
May act as lead for laboratory capital projects and assumes responsibility for all technical aspects, schedule, budget, vendor interaction and Facility Department support.
Operates a computer to extract/input readily available information and to use available software.
Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
Designs, builds, and may oversee the construction of test fixtures.
Read and follow the UL Standards of Business Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
Performs other duties as directed.
2 years of formal education with Associate Degree or certification as a technician through acknowledged organization.
Generally, 6 Years or more of related experience or demonstrated competency.
Makes difficult tactical decisions even when all the information is not available.
Leverages and embraces the diverse knowledge and expertise of the team to solve problems.
Takes an outside-in approach, seeing, understanding and including others points of view, to problem solving.
Ensures customer convenient solutions meet both customer and company needs.
Demonstrates ability to proactively adapt actions through preparation and contingency plans.
Works with the team to implement change initiatives.
Delegates tasks appropriately.
Builds networks across UL to promote organizational success.
Communicates effectively in written and oral form.
Follows instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Demonstrates a good knowledge of equipment used within the conformity assessment industry.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Proven ability to work with diverse, global teams.
Develops and delivers clear, impactful, actionable communications to all stakeholders.
Uses proven methods and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do job at a high level of accomplishment.
Is a highly trusted, direct, and truthful individual.
Experience leading change initiatives across an organization.
Ability to work on and/or lead sometimes complex cross-functional and cross-geography project teams.
Ability to coach and mentor other laboratory support personnel.
Basic knowledge of common laboratory tests and equipment used within the conformity assessment industry.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as operations, maintenance and procedure manuals.
Ability to compose routine reports and business correspondence.
Ability to present standard information and respond to questions from individuals or small groups of internal or external clients.
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. 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 Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects 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. Our science is your advantage.
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:
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