Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a High-throughput Screening and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Manager at UL Research Institutes Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI), based in our Morrisville, NC (RTP area) facilities. The Laboratory Manager oversees the utilization and maintenance of Chemical Insights’ interdisciplinary laboratory that includes equipment, systems, space and safety, and administration to ensure compliance in all facets of laboratory operations. This role serves as the laboratory manager for our high-throughput screening, chemical library, and analytical chemistry functions. Using their advanced knowledge of laboratory management and processes, they enable greater productivity of our complex research portfolio in support of Chemical Insights mission to provide unbiased research on chemicals and their risks to people’s health. The Laboratory Manager reports to the Director of the Center for Chemical Informatics and Screening, and works closely with the laboratory team, facilities management, other leaders, researchers, and colleagues across the research organization to advance operational excellence.

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 Chemical Insight team who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put into practice.

Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI):

The Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) contributes to the protection of public health and well-being by conducting scientific research. Our research and initiatives let people around the world know what chemicals are in the air we breathe and how they affect human health and the planet. We share our research and knowledge through information and application tools with leaders in the scientific, business, and policy communities to raise awareness of human health risks stemming from emerging technologies. To learn more, visit: chemicalinsights.org/

What you’ll learn and achieve:

As the High-throughput Screening and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Manager, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and performance of laboratory equipment
• by establishing quality standards, developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures along with certifying instrument performance and arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair.
• Ensures compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment protocols, and works to update Biosafety and Chemical Safety manuals, standard operating procedures, and related documentation.
• Manage laboratory supplies and inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies and maintaining related budget tracking.
• Implements and maintains laboratory information management system by identifying information needs and problems, recommending improvements, establishing priorities, testing, writing user manuals and training research staff.
• Writes documentation to procure equipment or services related to the laboratory, working with legal and technical partners to enable and track these purchases.
• Implements new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by investigating alternatives; preparing proposals; developing and performing parallel testing and monitoring progress.
• Coordinate laboratory facility needs and partner with facilities management to address operational requirements and issues.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of laboratory operations, coordinating priorities and resources to support research activities and operational effectiveness.

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.

• People: Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require.
• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.
• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.
• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.
• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Research Institutes are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

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:

• Expert knowledge in laboratory management, equipment, space, safety, and compliance. 
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to establish priorities, coordinate laboratory operations, and drive accountability for results.
• Problem solving skills with the ability to identify root causes, develop practical solutions, and work in collaboration with colleagues across the organization to address strategic, operational, and any other roadblocks to success.
• Strong management, initiative, and influence skills to create alignment with multiple stakeholders and deliver results in a matrix organization.
• Positive and collaborative attitude and interpersonal skills to work effectively with leaders and colleagues across the organization.
• High degree of curiosity to learn about the mission and impact of the organization and its areas of specialization.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate at a high level, including attention to detail, ability to multitask and work on tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with laboratory information management systems, analytical tools, databases, and relevant business applications.
  

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Advanced degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology or related field required plus at least 8 years’ post-degree demonstrated experience within a laboratory environment.
• Minimum 4 years of management or leadership experience.
• Experience in the operation, calibration, and maintenance of high-throughput screening or analytical chemistry instrumentation.

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.

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

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