Senior Research Scientist, Battery Safety & Electrochemistry
Underwriters Laboratories
Houston, TX · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
...Underwriters Laboratories Inc is seeking a Research Scientist III for the Electrochemical Safety Research Institute in Houston, TX. This role involves conducting experiments, developing theoretical models, and providing expertise in battery safety science. The successful...