Lab Lead

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: 

 

• ​​Lead a team and/or function to ensure efficient operations, including training and guiding the work of others  

• ​Conducts tests on samples such as soil, water, plant tissues, fertilizers, and other agricultural products. This can include chemical, physical, and biological analyses  

• ​Supervises lab assistants and/ or technicians to ensure efficient operations, including training and guiding the work of others  

• ​Makes various chemical solutions and reagents necessary for testing procedures, ensuring they are prepared accurately and according to standardized methods  

• ​Implements quality control procedures to ensure the reliability and accuracy of test results  

• ​Accurately records and logs test results, observations, and other relevant data into SAP and MS Excel and prepares reports   

• ​Collects samples from the field or other sources and preparing them for analysis, which might include filtering, grinding, or sieving  

• ​Operates and maintains laboratory instruments and equipment, such as spectrophotometers, chromatographs, pH meters, and other specialized devices. This includes routine calibration and troubleshooting  

• ​Adheres to all safety protocols and guidelines, handling hazardous materials safely, and ensuring the laboratory is a safe working environment. This includes proper waste disposal and spill response  

• ​Keeps detailed records of all laboratory activities, including test procedures, results, and observations  

• ​Provides guidance to Lab Assistants as needed​  

• Other duties as required 

 

What you will bring:  

 

• ​​An associate’s degree in chemistry, biology, agronomy, or a related field   

• ​3-5 years of lab, research, or analytical work experience in agronomy or plant science  

• ​​Strong knowledge of laboratory safety protocols, sample preparation, analytical procedures, and instrumentation  

• ​Understanding of plant, soil, or fertilizer analysis methods as relevant to agronomy