Internship Gia Graduate Gemologist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Examine loose and mounted gemstones, diamonds, pearls, and finished jewelry using standard gemological procedures and instruments.

• Identify natural, laboratory-grown, treated, synthetic, assembled, and imitation gemstones, and determine when advanced laboratory testing or third-party verification is required.

• Grade diamonds using recognized 4Cs criteria, including color, clarity, cut, and carat weight, and apply consistent grading practices aligned with GIA training.

• Evaluate colored gemstones for species, variety, color quality, clarity characteristics, cut quality, treatments, and overall condition.

• Operate and maintain gemological instruments such as microscopes, refractometers, polariscopes, spectroscopes, scales, gauges, UV lamps, and related testing equipment.

• Document gemstone characteristics, measurements, weights, observations, plots, images, grading conclusions, and supporting notes in company systems or approved forms.

• Prepare clear, accurate gemological reports, quality assessments, condition notes, and valuation-support documentation for internal teams, clients, or business partners.

• Assess authenticity, quality, condition, craftsmanship, and conformity of jewelry and gemstones against applicable client, vendor, product, or internal requirements.

• Review inbound samples, client submissions, vendor lots, or inventory items to support intake, sorting, classification, quality control, and disposition decisions.

• Communicate findings professionally to supervisors, clients, vendors, buyers, appraisers, jewelry specialists, and internal stakeholders.

• Provide technical guidance on gemstone identification, grading terminology, treatments, quality factors, and appropriate handling of gems and jewelry.

• Maintain current knowledge of gemstone markets, treatments, laboratory-grown materials, disclosure requirements, industry terminology, and relevant gemological standards.

• Follow established chain-of-custody, sample handling, security, confidentiality, documentation, and quality management practices.

• Support continuous improvement of gemological workflows, report templates, reference materials, equipment practices, and quality procedures.

• Read and follow the company Code of Conduct and all physical, digital, and sample security practices.

• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.

• Perform other duties as directed that are consistent with gemological evaluation, quality assurance, documentation, and client support responsibilities.

• GIA Graduate Gemologist diploma, GIA Diamonds Graduate, GIA Colored Stones Graduate, or equivalent recognized gemological certification required; current or recent hands-on gemological experience preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to record accurate measurements, weights, observations, plots, images, grading conclusions, and supporting documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple evaluations or submissions while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, chain-of-custody, and exceptional customer service.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully partner with Engineering and other Laboratory Personnel to complete projects in a timely manner with high quality

• Demonstrated ability to analyze special testing needs.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain gemological findings, quality factors, treatment indicators, and report conclusions to customers and internal stakeholders.

• Highly effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.

• Ability to work collaboratively with jewelry specialists, appraisers, buyers, vendors, laboratory personnel, and quality teams in a professional, team-oriented environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to use digital reporting systems, inventory systems, imaging tools, and other software used to document gemological evaluations.

• Commitment to ethical disclosure, objective evaluation, continuous learning, and staying current with gemstone treatments, laboratory-grown materials, market trends, and relevant industry standards.

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.

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