Sr. Research Associate - Formulations

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.

Purpose of the Role:

To conduct research under guidance of Team Lead to optimise the cost and improve the yield to aid in the business growth of UPL

Job Responsibilities:

1. Literature search and evaluation of various formulation process and types and selection of equipments
2. Execution Plan for conducting experiments
3. Need to develop various agro formulations such as DF, EC, CS, SC etc.
4. Conducting day to day experiments as per Project Execution Plan
5. Process Optimization for cost effectiveness
6. Scale up of the Lab Process
7. Regular review of the results and take corrective actions
8. Timely reporting of results to the superiors
9. Documentation: Documentation of experimental results in std formats

Qualification:

1. MSc in Organic Chemistry
2. 4-7 years of Experience of working in lab and handling various formulation equipment.
3. Good understanding of formulation chemistry.
4. Knowledge of analytical equipment’s related to formulations.

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