Senior Laboratory Technician

As a Senior Laboratory Technician for the Toy Lab, you will oversee the rigorous safety, durability, and regulatory compliance testing of new products, ensuring they meet global quality standards.

• Examines test samples and reads measuring instruments, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and operational instructions.
• Evaluates test performance, provides feedback regarding issues and/or problems with test and data sheets and reviews test and construction data with supervisor and/or lab work requestor as appropriate.
• Operates with minimal supervision within defined limits of responsibility.
• Directs, builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment to new situations, based on data sheets and instructions from engineering department personnel.
• Trains staff in test setups and test methods.
• Initiates recommendations for new equipment designs and recommends solutions to observed test problems.
• Operates designated machines and special laboratory equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance of designated test equipment and laboratory area.
• Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and other laboratory personnel.
• Communicates with clients during the setup and performance of a test to demonstrate or otherwise illustrate equipment test methods and/or to discuss test results.
• May communicate with UL field representatives to discuss follow-up tests, samples, equipment, methods and/or results.
• Communicates with the appropriate department personnel to offer suggestions pertinent to equipment needs.
• Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepare data sheets and test reports.
• Plans tests, evaluates test results and reports opinions and interpretations.
• May assist PDEs and/or Engineering to modify existing methods or develop and validate new test methods.
• Provides training and assist others in the laboratory.
• Reads and understands test standards and testing technology for specific tests.
• 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.

• 2 years University education in a related discipline or Engineering (in related field of work) or 4-year University degree in other field. 
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
• Proven ability to be innovative and creative.
• Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must.
• Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.

Total Rewards: 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).

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