• Job Description

  Req#: 8275

  UPL Limited (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg®, UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a network that is reimagining sustainability, redefining the way an entire industry thinks and works – open to fresh ideas, innovation, and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 14,000 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries, represented by more than 10,000 colleagues globally. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across the food value chain including seeds, post-harvest, as well as physical and digital services, please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

  JOB SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the Lab Manager, the QC lab technician is responsible to perform routine and non-routine tests to determine if the product meets certain standards and customer specifications. Also, responsible to inspect in process samples, bulk samples, as well as finished product. Additional responsibilities include checking or specifying colors, textures, and other testing with following procedures and ensuring safety while working. This position will work on-site 5 days a week in our Kingstree, SC manufacturing facility.

  DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for inspecting samples as well as finished products
  • Using lab equipment such as gas chromatography (GC), Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), etc.
  • Follows all standard operating procedures for laboratory testing, while performing each procedure in an accurate, consistent, and timely manner
  • Performs laboratory equipment calibrations at regular intervals
  • Utilizes downtime for good housekeeping

  REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or science preferred with experience in HPL or Associate degree of science at minimum
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office products
  • 1 plus years of experience with laboratory testing
  • Ability to multitask and work independently to achieve goals and maintain quality of work
  • Excellent personal interaction skills
  • Be able to work independently and unsupervised as part of team
  • Requires ability to respond to problems quickly and professionally
  • Flexibility with scheduling

  KEY COMPENTENCIES:

  • Flexibility/Adaptability - Responds to changing needs of the business; personally, identifies and champions new ideas for improvement and growth.
  • Technical Expertise - Understand manufacturing practices and standards.
  • Business Acumen - Degree to which an individual understands and applies business knowledge to maintain and advance organizational effectiveness.
  • Customer Orientation - Determines and fulfills customer needs and expectations.
  • Problem Solving - Identifies root cause of a problem and works with others to permanently fix problems.

  We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no one plays against the team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them. #UPLJobs

• About the company

  UPL offers best agricultural services like IOT and innovations in agriculture, farmer education, aquatic solution, pronutiva and much more for good plant growth and crop protection.

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