Freshers MSc Chemistry UPL Research Associate Synthesis Role – Apply Online
Research Associate – Synthesis
Job Id: 10069
City: Dahej, Gujarat, India
Department: Synthesis
Function: R&D Chemistry
Employee Type: Permanent Full Time
Seniority Level: Associate
Description:
UPL Limited (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with an annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg®, UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system by building a network that reimagines sustainability, 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 over 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, and both 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 the guidance of the group lead, optimizing costs and improving yields
to support the business growth of UPL.Job Responsibilities:
- Set up reactions based on discussions and planning with the Team Leader to optimize the synthesis of out-of-patent agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients.
- Carry out reactions to develop non-infringing processes and improve cost-effectiveness of existing products by enhancing yield, modifying processes, and maintaining quality, while monitoring and concluding based on analysis.
- Communicate project progress on a daily basis.
- Ensure reproducibility and consistency of results, maintaining daily records, and updating for the QMS system.
- Follow safe handling practices of chemicals and reactions to maintain industrial hygiene and minimize environmental waste.
- Tabulate experimental data required for review meetings.
- Maintain laboratory equipment or instruments under laboratory control and collaborate with other divisions for work-related matters.
Qualification:
- MSc in Chemistry with 0-3 years of experience.
- Experience in setting up reactions, monitoring, and concluding based on analysis.
- Proficiency in maintaining reproducibility, consistency of results, good record-keeping, and safe handling practices for chemicals and chemical wastes.
If you are interested in this position, please apply here.