Intern

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity foraStandards DevelopmentInternbased in ourEvanston, ILoffice.Thisis a hybrid opportunity.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on society by contributing to the advancement of safety standards?UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) is seeking a motivated and dedicated Standards Development Intern to join our team for the Summer2026. This 3-month internshipprovidesa unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a non-profit safety standards environment, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop valuable skills in research and analysis.

UL Standards & Engagement:

AtUL Standards & Engagement(ULSE),weexpand the boundaries of safety science tocreate a more secure and sustainable world. Formore thana century, we havecreated new safety standardsand shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries.Weidentifycritical safety and sustainability issues, askingtoughquestions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us.Join us and work with ourStandardsteamswho develop the standardsrequiredto putthat knowledgeinto practice.

Whatyou'lllearnandachieve:

AstheStandards DevelopmentInternyouwill play a key role in the rapid growth ofULas you:

• Assistwith standards and engagement projects related to industrymissionand goals. This may involve document review, data collection, data analysis, and synthesizing information from various sources.

• Support standards development activities by organizing andmaintainingstandardsproject documentation (drafts, proposals, meeting minutes, action-item registers, and decision logs).

• Assistwith comment and ballot workflow including tracking submissions, categorizing themes,monitoringdue dates, and supporting publishing packages.

• Conduct targeted research from internal sources and public references (literature, incident summaries where available, regulatory updates, peer standards, and stakeholder inputs).

• Help collect and organize data using qualitative and quantitative research methods. Analyze data to draw meaningful insights and trends.

• Support in creating reports, presentations, and visualizations summarizing research findings. Prepare materials for internal and external presentations.

• Assistin the coordination of standards development projects, organize, andmaintainproject documentation, including tracking progress and ensuring tasks are completed on time.

• Stay current with relevant literature, trends, and developments in the field to contribute valuable insights to ongoing projects.

• Perform administrative duties as needed, including data entry, scheduling, and coordination of meetings. (Depending on role and function)

Whatyou'llexperience working atUL Standards & Engagement:We have pursued our mission of workingfora safer, more secure,and sustainableworldfornearly 130years,embedding conscientious stewardshipintoeverything we do.

• People:Our people make us special.You'llwork with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network,becauseour approach is collaborative. We collaborateacross 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.Weseewhat'son the horizon anduse ourexpertiseto 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.

• Growandachieve: We learn, work,and grow togetherthroughtargeted 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 fosterpartnershipsthat enable us to pursue abeneficentfuture in which we all can thrive.

Whatmakes 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:

• Excellent communication and writing skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• An eagerness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or advanced degree program in a related field.

• Strong interest in the non-profit sector, public policy, research related to safety,socialor environmental issues.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Excel (formulas, sorting/filtering; pivot tables preferred).

• Comfort producing structured PowerPoint presentations.

AboutUL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagementarenonprofit organizationsdedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data,conveneexperts 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 tosummitof 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 enhancingsocietal well-being.

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

To learn more, visitour websitesUL.organdULSE.org.

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