Soil Microbiologist

Nutrien

8d • $68,400 - $105,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• M.Sc. required, preferably in Soil Microbiology, 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 experience in agricultural research relating to, soil science, crop nutrition or biostimulants required. Additional experience preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in direct soil microbiology, e.g., DNA/RNA extractions & sequencing, metagenomics, bioinformatics, metabolomics, proteomics, qPCR, RNA-Seq, enzyme assays, microscopy etc.
• 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 think creatively and solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive results.
• 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.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a professional, courteous, and respectful work environment.
• Strong emotional intelligence, with the ability to empathize with colleagues and work effectively in a team-oriented culture.

Responsibilities

• 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. 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 microbiology SOPs for use in our lab.
• Drive innovative solutions and take initiative in project work.
• 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. Model respectful behavior in all communication, including digital, oral, and written interactions. Above all else, we value integrity, professionalism, and kindness in every interaction.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week
• retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions
• paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees