ABOUT UPL:UPL is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world’s long-term food supply. Winning farmers hearts across the globe, while leading the way with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable, UPL is the fastest growing company in the industry. Our successes in the field add up to powerful financials. UPL delivers results from protecting crops that translate into attractive investor value. Based on the recognition that humankind is one community, UPL’s overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence, workplace, and customer engagement.JOB PURPOSE:We are seeking a highly skilled and motivatedscientist with expertise in analytical chemistry and metabolismstudies to supportregulatory submissions and product development.The idóneo candidate will have hands-on experience with advanced analytical techniques, method development, and regulatory study design, and will contribute toglobal projects including JMPR reviews, method validations, and crop metabolism studies.This position will report to theGlobal Regulatory Lead - Scientific Affairs Manager.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Analytical / Residue Chemistry:
- Utilize advancedanalytical techniques such as LC-MS/MS and GC-MS for detection and quantification of residues in complex matrices(aquatic media, diet, water, soil, crops).
- Develop andvalidate analytical methods for challenging compounds(low solubility, instability, volatility).
- Design and monitor residue studies in compliance with national and international regulatory guidelines, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely reporting.
- Maintainstrong working knowledge of SANTE/2020/12830and other relevant regulatory frameworks.




- Collaborate with CROs to troubleshoot analytical challenges and provide expert guidance.
- Review and provide feedback on study plans and reports for method validation supportingtoxicology and ecotoxicology tabolism Studies:
- Conduct and overseecrop metabolism studies, ensuring alignment with guideline requirements for metabolite identification.
- Applystructure elucidation techniques to identify and characterize metabolites.
- Coordinate with external partners forstudy quotations and execution, particularly forstudies requested by regulatory bodies such as Japan.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Advanced degree (M. Sc./Ph. D.) in Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or related field.
- Provenexperience in LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and method development/validation.
- Familiarity with residuestudy design, regulatory requirements, and international guidelines.
- Strong understanding ofmetabolism studies and structure elucidation techniques.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially incross-functional and global teams.
- Willingness to learn andadapt to EU and US field residue study requirements.Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:UPL and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("UPL") have an internal recruiting department. UPL may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services and professional recruiters ("Agency"). Agencies should only contact UPL’s Human Resources department for staffing requirements at UPL. Agency must obtain written approval from UPL’s HR department before submitting resumes, and only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening will UPL pay the agreed upon service fees. UPL will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.

📌 Analytical Residue And Metabolism Specialist (Madrid)
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📍 Madrid