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: The Sample Lab Coordinator will work within the sample center at the UPL NA Kingstree, SC manufacturing facility. The Sample Lab Coordinator will ensure all samples are prepared and shipped in a timely matter to meet all deadline requirements. This individual will work closely with the QC testing lab and formulation labs in North America.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITES:

80%

• Understand and follow quality standards, methods, procedures, and reporting as required
• Attend training classes and complete certifications as required for job duties
• Required to wear proper lab PPE specifically close toed shoes, lab coat, nitrile gloves, safety glasses
• Pour / weigh agricultural chemicals according to amounts requested
• Record all observations about the appearance and state of chemical samples and report any abnormalities

20%

• Print sample requests daily via SharePoint
• Print required documents to accompany shipments such as SDSs and sample labels
• Ensure accuracy of all prepared documents as related to shipments
• Locate requested samples in sample storage room and properly reshelve upon completion of work
• Maintain safe and clean working environment and keeping up with laboratory housekeeping duties
• Any other duties assigned by manager

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Science, Biology, or related field or at least 2 years working in laboratory environment
• Familiarity handling hazardous chemicals is nice to have
• Must be familiar with product safety data sheets (SDSs) and safety information they contain
• Handle confidential information with professionalism
• Must have an eye for detail and organization
• Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment
• Must be able to execute many tasks quickly and correctly
• Ability to follow instructions and perform repetitive tasks
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate orally and in written form effectively with co-workers and others as required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, predominantly Word and Excel

KEY COMPENTENCIES:

Flexibility/Adaptability - Responds to changing needs of the business; personally, identifies and champions new ideas for improvement and growth

Technical Expertise – Understand practices and standards of cost accounting and potential impacts on UPL.

Time Management - Manage your time efficiently: Value your time, and plan the use of it accordingly

Results Orientation - Holds self and/or others accountable for accomplishing work commitments and deliverables; understands the targeted results he/she is accountable for and actively strives to achieve them; sets high standards of performance for self and/or others.

Organization/Attention to Detail - Plans and scheduled work according to changing priorities; designs and maintains effective systems and processes for managing work.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• No direct reports

Travel - Approximately 10% - training programs, HQ visits, etc.

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