Scientist, Soil Sciences

At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien,the largest crop inputs company in the world. As part of our collective mission of Feeding the Future, Nutrien Ag Solutions provides full-acre solutions through our trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; ProvenSeed and Dyna-GroSeed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.

Working at Nutrien Ag Solutions will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company canbe, andgrow your career.

What you will do:

• Draft formal project proposals which are peer reviewed by internal colleagues
• Write clear and detailed experimental protocols
• Be fully responsible for hands-on research in the laboratory and greenhouse. Work side by side with shared technicians in our labs on site. Write protocols, implement research, analyze data, draw and share conclusions, and evaluate project success vs. project goals. All research is documented in formal reports
• Propose and modify existing soil and crop science SOPs for use in our lab
• Drive innovative solutions
• Stay current with relevant professional / scientific societies. Read and share journal articles with colleagues
• Use applied statistics software for data analysis
• Assume responsibility for certain analytical instruments and lab areas. Assigned areas will be exemplary in terms of safety and compliance
• Take ownership for continuous improvement in the safety culture of self and colleagues
• Be a leader and example of the company's Culture of Care

What you will bring:

• M.Sc. required, preferably in Soil Science, or a related field; experience may be considered in lieu education. Ph.D in the above discipline preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in agricultural research relating to crop nutrition, plant protection, soil science, crop production or biostimulants required. Additional experience preferred
• Self-motivation, assertiveness, initiative, and results orientation
• Proficiency in technical writing and presentations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and computer skills
• Excellent project planning and organizational skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in which you effectively listen well to others, and accept and provide constructive feedback, suggestions, and recognition as appropriate
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive results

Compensation & Benefits:

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

Salary Range: $64,000- $96,000. This range is estimated forScientist in Biola, CA.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.

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through 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.

Are you a good match? Apply today!

Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, 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.

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