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We have an exciting opportunity for a Battery Systems Engineer at UL Standards and Engagement.   This is a hybrid role open to candidates who can commute two days a week to the office in Ottawa, Canada.   The Battery Systems Engineer will support the development, revision, and maintenance of safety standards within the areas of batteries, electrification, and alternative energy to advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. With a specialized focus on battery energy storage, the Battery Systems will apply their comprehensive knowledge, to address aspects such as battery degradation, electrochemical performance, and behavior modeling. As a subject matter expert, the Battery Systems Engineer will synthesize scientific insights and research development discoveries into actionable strategies to support the advancement of ULSE standards and refine testing methodologies.   UL Standards and Engagement: At UL Standards and Engagement, we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. Underwriters Laboratories stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Battery Systems Engineer at UL Standards and Engagement.   This is a hybrid role open to candidates who can commute two days a week to the offices in either Evanston, IL or Raleigh, NC.   The Battery Systems Engineer will support the development, revision, and maintenance of safety standards within the areas of batteries, electrification, and alternative energy to advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. With a specialized focus on battery energy storage, the Battery Systems Engineer will apply their comprehensive knowledgeto address aspects such as battery degradation, electrochemical performance, and behavior modeling. As a subject matter expert, the Battery Systems Engineer will synthesize scientific insights and research development discoveries into actionable strategies to support the advancement of ULSE standards and refine testing methodologies.   UL Standards and Engagement: At UL Standards and Engagement, we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. Underwriters Laboratories stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely.

We have an exciting opportunity for aSenior Project Lead at UL Standards & Engagement.   This is a hybrid role open to candidates who can commute two days a week to the office in Ottawa, Canada.   The Senior Project Lead will actively participate in standards development by working with subject matter experts, Technical Panels and Technical Committees to develop requirements and coordinate standards development activities to achieve the strategic and operational goals of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE). The Senior Standards Specialist will leverage expertise, experience, and stakeholder networks to anticipate issues, identify patterns, and propose solutions.   Underwriters Laboratories  At UL Standards & Engagement (UL), we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely! 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Lead at UL Standards and Engagement.   This is a hybrid role open to candidates who can commute two days a week to the office in Ottawa, Canada.   The Senior Project Lead for Appliances, HVAC, and Lighting will manage a portfolio of standards and related activities to advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. As part of the Standards Development team, The Senior Standards Project Manager will support the development, revision, and maintenance of safety standards within Appliances, HVAC, and Lighting. The Senior Standards Project Manager will drive end to end project execution, and collaboration with subject matter experts and stakeholder networks to ensure technical relevance of our safety standards and amplify the growth of our standards development work.   UL Standards and Engagement: At UL Standards and Engagement, we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. Underwriters Laboratories stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Lead at UL Standards and Engagement.   This is a hybrid role open to candidates who can commute two days a week to the office in Ottawa, Canada.   The Senior Project Lead for Building and Life Safety Technology will actively participate in standards development by working with subject matter experts, Technical Panels and Technical Committees to develop requirements and coordinate standards development activities to achieve the strategic and operational goals of UL Standards & Engagement. The Senior Standards Specialist will leverage expertise, experience, and stakeholder networks to anticipate issues, identify patterns, and propose solutions.   UL Standards and Engagement: At UL Standards and Engagement, we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. Underwriters Laboratories stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Lead at UL Standards and Engagement.   This is a hybrid role open to candidates who can commute two days a week to the offices in either Evanston, IL or Raleigh, NC.   The Senior Project Lead for Appliances, HVAC, and Lighting will manage a portfolio of standards and related activities to advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. As part of the Standards Development team, The Senior Standards Project Manager will support the development, revision, and maintenance of safety standards within Appliances, HVAC, and Lighting. The Senior Standards Project Manager will drive end to end project execution, and collaboration with subject matter experts and stakeholder networks to ensure technical relevance of our safety standards and amplify the growth of our standards development work.   UL Standards and Engagement: At UL Standards and Engagement, we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. Underwriters Laboratories stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely.

We have an exciting opportunity for aSenior Project Lead at UL Standards & Engagement.   This is a hybrid role open to candidates who can commute two days a week to the offices in either Evanston, IL or Raleigh, NC.   The Senior Project Lead will actively participate in standards development by working with subject matter experts, Technical Panels and Technical Committees to develop requirements and coordinate standards development activities to achieve the strategic and operational goals of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE). The Senior Standards Specialist will leverage expertise, experience, and stakeholder networks to anticipate issues, identify patterns, and propose solutions.   Underwriters Laboratories  At UL Standards & Engagement (UL), we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely! 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Grants & Contracts Administrator at UL Research Institutes based in our Evanston, IL office.   The Grants and Contract Administrator manages grants and contracts for Underwriters Laboratories Research Institutes (ULRI). The Grants and Contract Administrator plays a leading role in the entire grants and contracts lifecycle, from proposal development, project submission to post-award management and project close-out, ensuring compliance with funding agencies' regulations, and facilitating effective communication between research teams, sponsors, and stakeholders.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Grants & Contracts Administrator at UL Research Institutes based in our Evanston, IL office.   The Senior Grants and Contract Administrator manages grants and contracts for Underwriters Laboratories Research Institutes (ULRI). The Senior Grants and Contract Administrator plays a leading role in the entire grants and contracts lifecycle, from proposal development, project submission to post-award management and project close-out, ensuring compliance with funding agencies' regulations, and facilitating effective communication between research teams, sponsors, and stakeholders.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Marketing Operations at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, based in our Evanston, IL office.   The Director of Marketing Operations will lead a team that is responsible for end-to-end marketing optimization and building a foundation for marketing excellence through the organization of process, technology, and resources, allowing the communications function to efficiently scale with quality and consistency. The role will oversee the marketing infrastructure including project planning, system governance, and provide operational support to the communication functions through process improvement, marketing technology tools/solutions, and measurement support. The Director of Marketing Operations will work closely with other directors, leaders, and colleagues across the organization  to advance their respective communications strategies.   Underwriters Laboratories At UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement (UL), we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure, and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion, and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!

We have an exciting opportunity for an Communications Manager at UL Research Institutes.The Communications Manager leads the communications and amplification team and drives Office of Research Experiences & Education (OREE) brand's growth and visibility. The Communications Manager plans, develops, and executes strategic communications initiatives that align with OREE’s overall goals and objectives, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to achieve exceptional results. This is a remote opportunity that will require some travel   Underwriters Laboratories At UL Research Institutes, we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!

We have an exciting opportunity for an Events & Experiences Specialist at UL Research Institutes. This is a remote opportunity that will require some travelThe Events & Experiences Specialist plans, coordinates, and executes various local and regional events, such as conferences and education workshops for the Office of Research Experiences & Education (OREE), to ensure seamless execution and exceptional experiences for attendees. The Events & Experiences Specialist manages all aspects of event planning, from conception to post-event evaluation. The Events & Experiences Specialist collaborates with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver successful events that align with OREE's goals and objectives.   Underwriters Laboratories At UL Research Institutes, we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!

We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant at UL Research Institutes , based in our Columbia, MD office.   The Administrative Assistant provides a wide variety of administrative and staff support for the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI). This role will manage event planning logistics and coordination aspects of FSRI team including finance and tracking expenses to the annual office budget, expenses, coordination of meetings and agendas, supplies, and other duties as needed. The Administrative Assistant will work closely with research amplification team and collaborate with the Executive Assistant at FSRI, as well as other executive assistants in Research Institutes and Operations across the organization.   Underwriters Laboratories At UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement (UL) (Pick one or both organizations), we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!   Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) advances fire safety knowledge to address the world’s unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers. As part of UL Research Institutes, we are committed to sharing our fire safety insights with everyone to advance UL’s public safety mission of providing safe living and working environments for people everywhere. Through advanced fire science, rigorous research, extensive outreach and education in collaboration with our international network of partners, we impart stakeholders with the information, tools and resources that enable them to make better, more fire-safe decisions that ultimately save lives and property. To learn more, visitFSRI.org.

The Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), of Underwriters Laboratories Research Institutes (ULRI), is recruiting a Laboratory Technician. In this role, the Laboratory Technician, is responsible for preparing and maintaining research facilities, equipment, instrumentation, and assist with conducting and documentation of experiments. The Laboratory Technician follows defined test plans and protocols, operates and maintains power tools, heavy equipment, specific test equipment, communicates with other research staff during setup and operation to ensure proper and safe operations, and provides feedback to research staff regarding procedures and equipment issues.  May provide training to other staff on use of lab equipment and/or procedures. May assist with the planning of experiments.  Some travel required.   The Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) furthers UL Research Institutes’ public safety mission by addressing unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers. Conducting rigorous research to advance fire safety science and knowledge, FSRI shares its insights through extensive outreach and education to provide the information and resources that will create a more fire-safe world.ds. May plan tests, evaluate test results and report opinions and interpretations.  Responsible for maintaining safe working conditions in the lab and sample preparation workspaces.   At Underwriters Laboratories, we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. Underwriters Laboratories stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!   UL has COVID-19 protocols and policies in place to ensure the safety of our employees, customers and clients. Effective November 1, 2021, the company mandates that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment (except where prohibited by law), subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. 

The Material Discovery Research Institute (MDRI), of Underwriters Laboratories Research Institutes, is recruiting a Research Scientist IV, X-Ray Diffraction Specialist. This position is located in our Skokie, IL labs.   In this role, the Research Scientist IV, under the direction of the MDRI Laboratory Manager, is responsible for the operation and maintenance of X-Ray instrumentation including diffractometers and a fluorescence spectrometer.  The X-Ray Diffraction Specialist will contribute to the identification of crystal structures, phases, and properties of novel materials, collaborating closely with researchers and data scientists to support our mission of accelerating materials discovery.   At Underwriters Laboratories, we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. Underwriters Laboratories stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!   UL has COVID-19 protocols and policies in place to ensure the safety of our employees, customers and clients. Effective November 1, 2021, the company mandates that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment (except where prohibited by law), subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. 

The Material Discovery Research Institute (MDRI), of Underwriters Laboratories Research Institutes, is recruiting a Research Scientist IV. This position is located in our Skokie, IL labs.   In this role, the Research Scientist IV, under the direction of the MDRI Laboratory Manager, is responsible for the operation and maintenance of state-of the-art synthesis and characterization instrumentation.  This role will support other groups in the institute to execute the synthesis and characterization of materials.   At Underwriters Laboratories, we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. Underwriters Laboratories stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!   UL has COVID-19 protocols and policies in place to ensure the safety of our employees, customers and clients. Effective November 1, 2021, the company mandates that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment (except where prohibited by law), subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. 

The Material Discovery Research Institute (MDRI), of Underwriters Laboratories Research Institutes, is recruiting a Research Scientist II. This position is located in our Skokie, IL labs.   In this role, the Research Scientist II, will conduct research on the synthesis, characterization and catalysis of materials, such as zeolites, polymers, metal-oxides or similar materials, with a specific focus on discovering materials that offer potential solutions to global challenges like carbon capture and utilization and water purification. The Research Scientist will have the opportunity to communicate research findings and their significance through publications, patents, presentations, and various organizational and educational tools that advance the institute's mission.   At Underwriters Laboratories, we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. Underwriters Laboratories stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!   UL has COVID-19 protocols and policies in place to ensure the safety of our employees, customers and clients. Effective November 1, 2021, the company mandates that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment (except where prohibited by law), subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. 

The Material Discovery Research Institute (MDRI), of Underwriters Laboratories Research Institutes, is recruiting a Research Scientist I. This position is located in our Skokie, IL labs.   In this role, the Research Scientist I, under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, will work to facilitate the operation and maintenance of state-of-the-art synthesis and characterization instrumentation to support other groups in the institute to execute the synthesis and characterization of materials.   At Underwriters Laboratories, we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. Underwriters Laboratories stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!   UL has COVID-19 protocols and policies in place to ensure the safety of our employees, customers and clients. Effective November 1, 2021, the company mandates that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment (except where prohibited by law), subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. 

The Material Discovery Research Institute (MDRI), of Underwriters Laboratories Research Institutes, is recruiting a Data Engineer. This position is located in our Skokie, IL labs.   In this role, the Data Engineer will design, develop, maintain and scale the data infrastructure ensuring the availability, reliability, and efficiency of data pipelines. The Data Engineer assists in shaping the organization’s data strategy and empowering data-driven decision-making to maximize impact.   At Underwriters Laboratories, we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. Underwriters Laboratories stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!   UL has COVID-19 protocols and policies in place to ensure the safety of our employees, customers and clients. Effective November 1, 2021, the company mandates that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment (except where prohibited by law), subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. 

The Material Discovery Research Institute (MDRI), of Underwriters Laboratories Research Institutes, is recruiting a Research Scientist II. This position will be located in our MDRI Skokie, IL labs.   In this role, the Research Scientist II will perform synthesis and characterization on materials such as metal-organic frameworks and zeolites, specifically focusing on the discovery of materials with applications in global challenges such as carbon capture and utilization and water harvesting. The Research Scientist will have the opportunity to communicate research findings and their significance through publications, patents, presentations, and various organizational and educational tools that advance the institute's mission.   At Underwriters Laboratories, we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. Underwriters Laboratories stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!   UL has COVID-19 protocols and policies in place to ensure the safety of our employees, customers and clients. Effective November 1, 2021, the company mandates that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment (except where prohibited by law), subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.