Quality Lab Chemist Technician

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.    

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.  

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 and Nutrien Ag Solutions.  

What you will do:

• Adhere to all Quality standard operating procedures (SOPs) and processes.
• Perform routine QC testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
• Report quality and process abnormalities to manager and lead investigations as needed.
• Operate and maintain instruments, such as, the Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP OES), C&N combustion analyzer, Spectrophotometers, and other pertinent instrumentation.
• Perform all quality control and quality assurance tests and procedures in a precise, accurate and efficient manner, and follows safety standards and protocols with regards to safe handling of materials.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation, including hands-on instrument troubleshooting & repair.
• Maintain QC logbooks, compile and interpret data.
• Develop and author SOPs.
• Generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Maintain exemplary laboratory hygiene in terms of safety, health, and environment (SHE) compliance.
• Act as a leader and example for the company’s Behavioral Standards, which focus on Safety, Integrity, Inclusion, Performance, Community, and Innovation.
• Perform other duties as required.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Soil Science, Agronomy, Chemical Engineering or related field strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of analytical lab experience including operation and troubleshooting of essential lab equipment such as ICP, combustion analyzers, spectrometers, conductivity meters, and other lab instruments.
• Extensive experience with Mircrosoft Office and SAP Quality Management Modules, or other Laboratory Information Management System infrastructure.
• Well-versed in analytical chemistry, analytical instrument maintenance, and analytical method development.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audience.
• Ability to work independently.

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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