Lead, Analytical Chemistry

This position is required to be on-site.
 

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.   

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

What you will do:
 

• Oversee & execute chemical analysis of plant tissues, soils, and agrochemical products via a variety of elemental analysis and spectroscopic techniques.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation, including hands-on instrument troubleshooting & repair.
• Manage external vendor visits for lab instrument maintenance, or other facility needs (e.g. waste disposal, lab gas delivery).
• Perform advanced chemical analysis as needed, e.g. liquid chromatography & mass spectrometry.
• Manage and maintain a working library of analytical instrumentation Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)s. This includes authoring new SOPs and updating outdated SOPs to current versions.
• Be accountable for the reporting & timely distribution of analytical results, while ensuring data accuracy.
• Monitor & maintain our internally developed data reporting tool.
• Collaborate with research & development colleagues, serving as a subject matter expert in analytical method development.
• Maintain a stock of laboratory consumables for instrumentation and supplies for the general laboratory.
• Organize workflow for day-to-day operations and direct technician(s) on daily workload expectations.
• Maintain an exemplary laboratory space in terms of safety and compliance and follow all personal protective equipment requirements.
• Act as a leader and example for the company’s Behavioral Standards, which focus on Safety, Integrity, Inclusion, Performance, Community, and Innovation.

What you will bring:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry required; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
• 5 to 10 years of experience working in a laboratory.
• A specialty in analytical chemistry with an emphasis in agriculture.
• Experience with Microsoft suite (Excel, Work, Outlook, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits: 

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. 
 

Salary Range $69,650 - $119,400/annually. This range is estimated for a Lead, Analytical Chemistry in the State of California. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.
 

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.  Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.  Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.   
 

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.  Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.   

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.   

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.  

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

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