Technician, Development

3 weeks ago


Aurora, Colorado, United States Nutrien Full time

Pay Band: WAGE

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 over 26,000 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.

Reports to Laboratory Chemist/Senior Chemist

The Development Technician is responsible for analysis of non-routine samples, including pilot plant studies, and making changes and documenting new analytical methods for sample analyses. These activities are essential to cost effective operations and require a strict attention to detail to perform analyses that meet the needs of internal and external customers. The Senior Laboratory Technician provides method development for new instrumentation, implementation of new instrumentation, training of laboratory technicians on instrumentation, and conducting training sessions required by the laboratory STPP for promotion. The Development Technician performs trouble-shooting and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment in Main, and all Satellite Laboratories.

What you will do:

  • Maintenance duties include but are not limited to, conducting periodic and routine inspections of laboratory equipment, safety systems (showers, eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, alarms), HVAC, air compressors, vacuum pumps, etc
  • Performs all assigned analyses following a routine / non-routine sample schedule and enters results into the Laboratory LIMS system. This includes using a variety of instrumentation and methods
  • Responds to requests for priority assays by logging samples and results into the LIMS system
  • Produce analytical results for process and shipment samples to assist in quality control / quality assurance of company products and entering results into the LIMS database
  • Analyzes non-routine samples from customers, R&D, and special process projects
  • Performs maintenance on various instrumentation. This includes calibrating, troubleshooting, and changing out reagents
  • Monitors quality assurance in the lab and reanalyzes questionable assays. Performs statistical quality control charting
  • Follows safety and environmental procedures
  • Reports all control analyses when LIMS is down. Identifies off-grade or abnormal shipments and control analyses and reports to the shift supervisor
  • Serves as a technical resource to the shift
  • Stores hazardous waste in compatible containers that are in good condition and located in designated accumulation areas
  • Ensure storage containers are closed except when adding or removing waste
  • Ensure containers do not overflow
  • Ensure secondary containment is empty
  • Transfer hazardous wastes to their designated satellite accumulation areas

What you will bring:

  • Experience:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, with 1 – 3 years laboratory experience (Preferred)
  • High School Diploma, with 3 – 5 years Laboratory or relevant work experience
  • A high-degree of integrity and personal responsibility
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Work experience in a chemical plant, refinery, or other processing or manufacturing industry preferred
  • The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) testing is required for all hourly applicants of Nutrien. Applicants must complete this test and meet a minimum of 4 in Graphic Literacy, 5 on Applied Mathematics and 5 on Workplace Documents in order to be considered eligible for employment with Nutrien
    • The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) must be uploaded with your resume during your application to be considered eligible for employment with Nutrien

Benefits:

Starting rate $ $32.60 per hour (plus available overtime).

Nutrien offers a skills based pay compensation program. Hourly rates can progresses based on On-Job-Training, formal learning, and observation of new skills.

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.

Eastern North Carolina is continually ranked among the best places to live and work in the United States, known for its expansive beaches, nationally ranked universities, mild climate (all four seasons), safe neighborhoods, affordable living, extensive outdoor activities, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Aurora, North Carolina is within ease of commuting to surrounding urban areas. To the west is the Research Triangle Park which is surrounded by Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. As a result, the east coast of North Carolina offers residents a winning blend of down-home and uptown, of surf and sophistication that people love with extensive availability of outdoor activities (hunting/fishing/hiking/boating).

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Are you a good match? Apply today

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.

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.

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.

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