Seasonal Research Assistant

1 week ago


Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Nutrien Full time

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.

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 can be, and grow your career.


Located within Innovation Place in Saskatoon, SK, you will be involved with analyzing and handling oilseed samples in the Analytical Lab.


Two Seasonal Lab Research Assistants Needed:

One assistant will work from approximately August 20th, 2023 to October 13th, 2023; another will work from September 4th 2023 to October 6th, 2023.

What you will do:

  • Analyze oilseed samples using NIR or Gas Chromatography or Spectrometry methods.
  • Operate laboratory instruments for sample preparation.
  • Using a computer to input, save, transfer and report data.
  • Maintain logbook, sort samples, and perform general lab maintenance activities.

What you will bring:

  • Experience in an analytical lab would be an asset.
  • Detailoriented. This job requires great attention to detail to achieve result accuracy.
  • Be able to handle repetitive work.
  • Computer competent, demonstrated ability to work in a computerized environment.
  • Analytical, perceptive, and selfmotivated.
  • A good team player who also has excellent communication skills.
Nutrien Ag Solutions 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.



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