Regulatory Intern

Job Summary:

The Regulatory Intern is responsible for supporting the registrations and marketability for assigned product lines, including interactions with trade associations, grower groups, customers and industrial partners, as required.

JOb Responsibilities:

• Support the state regulatory activities necessary to support and maintain the business
• Compile and submit required data and documents necessary for registration across all States
• Maintain and update regulatory database tracking systems for products
• Track and process payment of state registration fees (e.g. new product registration fees, annual state renewal fees) and other required state fees and licenses along with appropriate documentation
• Maintain compliance by interpreting and evaluating state registration requirements
• Maintain knowledge of current state regulations and convey critical knowledge, especially that relating to assigned position, to stakeholders (internal and external)
• Provide regulatory support and service to team members and external customers, as needed
• Respond to customer (internal and external) and/or compliance inquiries from state regulatory agencies or stakeholders requesting registration or product information

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ideal candidate will be working towards completion of Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts degree in the Agriculture field 

• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• High Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs especially MS Excel
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

UPL COMPETENCIES: 

Adaptability & Resilience: Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace

Entrepreneurial Mindset: Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities

Results Orientations: Takes action, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition

Execution Excellence: Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation

Strategic Orientation: Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking

Building Teams and Talent: Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments

Customer Centricity:  Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers