Analytical chemist Jobs in Houston, TX

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Scientist I, Analytical Chemist at UL Research Institutes, Electrochemical Safety Research Institute (ESRI) based in our Houston, Texas facilities. The Research Scientist I, Analytical Chemist will under general direction, supports experimental and analytical research through the execution of laboratory experiments, data collection and interpretation, and preparation of technical reports. This role collaborates with senior research scientists and engineers to ensure all procedures and results meet rigorous scientific standards. Responsibilities also include the routine operation, calibration, and maintenance of analytical instruments to support daily laboratory functions.

UL Research Institutes :

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Electrochemical Safety Research Institute team who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put into practice.

Electrochemical Safety Research Institute :

The Electrochemical Safety Research Institute investigates the safety and performance limits of energy technologies. Through our discovery-driven research, we innovate, test, model, and lay the foundation for electrochemical energy storage that is both safe and reliable. Our scientific research helps everyone in the energy storage and battery value chain - from cell and battery manufacturers, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers to recyclers, shippers, and consumers - understand and thereby help minimize the various safety risks associated with batteries in various applications, including electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems.

Collaborating with a wide variety of partners to help meet the world's energy safety needs, we disseminate information by convening a diverse group of stakeholders at events such as global battery summits and webinars to find data-driven solutions to new and emerging energy storage risks.

What you'll learn and achieve :

As the Research Scientist I, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you :

• Identify fundamental knowledge needed to enhance UL's thought leadership and support the strategy of UL.
• Document laboratory procedures and prepare detailed reports that include data plotting and analysis.
• Evaluate technical specifications and factors related to process or design objectives using a variety of analytical techniques, including Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Thermogravimetric Analysis / Differential Scanning Calorimetry (TGA / DSC), Ultraviolet-Visible (UV / Vis) Spectroscopy, and Accelerating Rate Calorimetry (ARC).
• Identify and recommend appropriate hardware and equipment necessary for analytical operations.
• Remain current on emerging technologies and scientific trends by engaging with scientific literature and attending academic conferences.
• Support project initiation by gathering preliminary data and collaborating with research engineers and scientists to execute experiments.
• Develop and refine analytical methods and data analysis procedures to improve lab efficiency and data accuracy.

What you'll experience working at UL Research Institutes : We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for over 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

What makes you a great fit :

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes :

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include :

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our affiliate, UL Solutions, stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world. UL Solutions conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools, for customers around the world.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.

Salary Range :

$61,199.38-$84,149.14

Pay Type : Salary