Research Summer Intern - Chemical Insights Research Institute

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Summer Intern at UL Research Institutes, based in our Marietta, Georgia office.

This position is an 11-week internship focused on acquiring foundational skills to assist with components of on-going research addressing concerns related to advancements in consumer products and technologies that may impact human health. Topic areas an intern could potentially engage in at CIRI include: physicochemical characterization of particle and chemical emissions stemming from electronic nicotine delivery systems or e-cigarettes, 3D printers, determining the biological activity and toxicological profiles of consumer products or aerosols using in vitro model systems, inhalation dosimetry, molecular epidemiology and the development of novel measurement methodologies assessing hazards within vulnerable populations.

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 Insights, teams 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 a Research Summer Intern you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Conduct literature reviews to analyze consumer safety incident data and laboratory test results in order to determine causes of product related problems and develop solutions.

• Aid in experiments and related activities to ensure timely completion of projects.

• Evaluate and document your results in formal reports and contribute to peer-reviewed journal articles.

• Engage in the formulation, evaluation, and correlation of broad research concepts and participate and/or lead the analysis of unique problems and developing novel conceptual solutions to identified technical and theoretical problems.

• Conduct lab and/or field-based research using a variety of physical and computational test methods.

• Perform analytical and biological measurements with a variety of instruments and apparatus. This includes understanding the principles of operation to ensure appropriate application, functionality of the device, and the calibration status. Keep work area neat, clean, and safe.

• Assess and read journals, scientific publications, and attend/present at scientific conferences within one-year of internship completion.

• Enhance technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent critical thought.

• Performs other duties as directed.

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 nearly 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:

• Positive and collaborative work ethic

• Ability to operate at a strategic and operational level, including attention to detail and the ability to perform assigned duties

• Positive and collaborative interpersonal skills to work effectively with researchers across the organization.

• High degree of curiosity to learn and support the consumer product safety research mission.

• Problem solving skills with the ability to identify root causes, develop practical solutions, and work in collaboration with other researchers to address technical challenges.

• Excellent written and oral communication and clear presentation skills

• Responsiveness, flexibility, and a sense of urgency, with focus on both results and improvements for the short and long term.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• BS and/or MS in Chemistry, Biology, Public Health, or Environmental Health

• Demonstrated general knowledge of chemistry or biology disciplines.

• Experience in lab and/or field-based research, chemical, and/or toxicological research practices and instrumentation including aseptic technique, protein and DNA extraction, PCR, cell culture, in vitro toxicological assays, ELISA, IHC, and imaging.

• Demonstrated ability to apply academic and applied technical knowledge and skills.

• Proficiency with MS Office, MATLAB, Excel, GraphPad and PowerPoint

• Proficiency or experience in R, SAS, and Python is a plus.

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.

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