Laboratory Technician

Lucas James Talent Partners is recruiting on behalf of UL Research Institutes. We have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician at UL Research Institutes Electrochemical Safety Research Institute (ESRI), based in our Houston, TX facilities. The Laboratory Technician supports the scientific research and development process by providing support to ESRI scientists and researchers with conducting of experiments, tests and analyses in a laboratory setting.

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

Electrochemical Safety Research Institute:

The Electrochemical Safety Research Institute (ESRI) 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.

• Set up and prepare equipment, instruments, and materials needed for experiments and ensure that all are available and in good working condition.
• Follow instructions provided by scientists or researchers, accurately measure, and mix chemicals or substances, record data, and assist with conducting experiments.
• Operate and maintain various laboratory instruments and equipment, such as Argon Filled Glove Box, Arbin battery Cyclers and thermal chambers, potentiostat, and Accelerating Rate Calorimeter.
• Calibrate instruments, troubleshoot technical issues, and perform routine maintenance to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Ensure laboratory safety and follow established safety protocols, maintain a clean and organized work environment, handle hazardous substances appropriately, and dispose of waste materials safely. Assist in quality control measures, including documentation, sample tracking, and adherence to relevant regulations or standards.
• Assist users in laboratory techniques, procedures, and safety protocol.
• Maintain laboratory inventory, order and stock supplies, track usage, and ensure adequate availability of materials needed for experiments.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development activities, attend workshops, seminars, or training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Perform other duties as directed.

• 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…