Technician, Laboratory

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 is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With nearly 25,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers globally.

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 will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be_ _and grow your career.

This role is located in Redwater, Alberta and not eligible for remote work.

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, the Laboratory Technician in the Central Engineering Department is accountable for sampling, analysis and reporting of process and environmental data, stewardship to the Laboratory Quality System, maintenance of the routine measurement systems and project support.

**What you will do**:

- Process and product quality sample analysis meeting quality control standards
- Conduct non-routine testing with minimum supervision on process streams and associated products
- Checks and maintains laboratory equipment as to cleanliness, safety and adjustment
- Data Management using SAP
- Monitor quality assurance in the lab, recognizing and recording out-of-spec runs
- Routine instrument operation, maintenance and calibration

**What you will bring**:

- Chemical Technology Diploma and or B. Sc. Chemistry
- 2+ years' experience in a laboratory environment
- Strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Mechanical aptitude is an asset
- Working knowledge of basic titrimetric, colourimetric and gravimetric analytical principles
- Able to handle multiple priorities at once
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Strong customer focus
- Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025

Nutrien 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.