Chemist, Formulation

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: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

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'll Do

• Work with other chemists and stakeholders to design and optimize new agricultural formulations
• Knowledge of agricultural formulations, uses, test requirements, and new technologies
• Conduct laboratory experiments and tests to evaluate chemical properties, product performance, and formulation stability
• Reliably record and document experimental data
• Report experimental results and summarize progress in group discussions and project updates
• Collaborate effectively with other team members to accomplish goals in a team environment
• Develop and optimize in-house analytical methods based on the company’s needs
• Help newly developed products move through the regulatory process
• Routine laboratory analyses including pH, density, viscosity, emulsion property work, and chemical analysis including HPLC, GC, FTIR instrumentation methods
• Maintain a clean work area including proper cleaning of glassware and laboratory equipment
• Work with agricultural products including pesticides, adjuvants, and fertilizers
• Maintain exemplary laboratories 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'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field required
• 3+ years of experience working in a laboratory, agricultural emphasis preferred
• Attention to detail, with good problem solving, organization, and decision making skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Strong work ethics are a must

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role, in Greeley CO , is between $87,000 - $113,000. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. 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.

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, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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