Laboratory Safety Specialist

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Lowell, AR, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
Automotive • Professional Services • Software • Consulting • Energy • Chemical • Renewable Energy
Our mission is to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place.
The Role
Establishes and maintains laboratory safety, environmental, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and transportation safety programs. Manages chemical inventories, waste disposal, reporting, inspections, audits, regulatory submissions, incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and employee training. Partners with laboratory, facilities, sustainability, and operations teams to ensure regulatory compliance, support continuous improvement, and represent the organization during audits and regulatory reviews.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Laboratory Safety Specialist: Responsible for establishing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining laboratory materials compliance through hazardous materials management, environmental health and safety (EHS) programs, and transportation safety requirements. Coordinates reporting, training, auditing, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance activities to ensure safe laboratory operations and adherence to company requirements and applicable regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in laboratory safety and regulatory compliance, hazardous materials management, environmental regulations, and transportation safety requirements.
  • Develop, document, implement, and maintain laboratory safety, environmental, and EHS programs in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and company requirements.
  • Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and communicate changes that impact laboratory and operational activities.
  • Own and manage the full hazardous materials inventory life cycle within the facility, including requisitioning, receipt, labeling, inventory control, storage compatibility, expiration monitoring, chemical/reagent/sample disposition, and documentation in accordance with company requirements and applicable regulations.
  • Coordinate and authorize hazardous waste and disposal activities, including waste accumulation, segregation, container labeling, disposal coordination, and waste manifest review/authorization, as applicable.
  • Coordinate environmental reporting, sampling, inspections, audits, testing, and regulatory submissions as required.
  • Drive consistent implementation of environmental, laboratory safety, and hazardous materials requirements across assigned locations.
  • Record, maintain, and analyze safety-related incident data, including incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities.
  • Create and deliver training programs covering laboratory safety, hazardous materials handling, environmental compliance, emergency response, and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct inspections and investigations to identify risks and opportunities for improvement related to laboratory safety, hazardous materials management and environmental compliance.
  • Partner with laboratory, facilities, sustainability, and operational teams to ensure compliance with company programs and regulatory obligations.
  • Analyze, interpret, and validate information regarding hazardous materials, laboratory operations, environmental impacts, and safety risks.
  • Represent the organization during internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance assessments.
  • Support continuous improvement, 5S, and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Effectively communicate policy requirements and compliance expectations to all levels of the organization.
  • Read and follow the UL Solutions Code of Conduct and all physical and digital security practices.
  • Perform other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related technical field. Equivalent laboratory experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree will be considered.
  • Four (4) or more years of directly related experience in hazardous materials compliance, laboratory operations, environmental compliance, safety, or hazardous waste management.
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent credentials are preferred.

ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
From life jackets to lawnmowers, toys to televisions, beauty and wellness, vitamins and supplements, we're involved in almost every consumer product you can imagine. We work with some of the largest retailers in the world, performing market surveillance, auditing and inspecting the products we put in and on our bodies. We help customers ensure that not only are their products themselves safe, but their supply chains are using ethically and sustainably sourced materials. We build close relationships, providing advice and expertise to help them deliver safer products that meet the latest requirements and manufacture them fairly. Join our team and make your mark on products that shape people's lives.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related technical field; equivalent laboratory experience may be considered.
  • Four or more years of directly related experience in hazardous materials compliance, laboratory operations, environmental compliance, safety, or hazardous waste management.
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent certification.

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UL Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Incentive pay is positioned as broad-based, with UL stating all employees are eligible for an annual performance bonus across regions. This universal design creates a consistent incentive foundation regardless of role or country.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings are described as strong, featuring a 401(k) with matching up to a total 5% and an additional 4% company retirement contribution after the first year in U.S. materials. Employees also reference access to an employee stock purchase plan in the U.S. and many major operating regions.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage breadth includes medical, dental, and vision with U.S. plans noting the company pays over 75% of medical premiums and offers PPO and HDHP options. Supportive programs like FSAs/HSAs, disability, life insurance, EAP, and mental‑health resources are frequently cited.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
15,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1894

What We Do

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

Why Work With Us

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.

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