Seasonal Research Assistant -Chemistry Lab
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Seasonal Research Assistant in the Chemistry Lab at Nutrien Ag Solutions is an onsite role in Saskatoon from Sept 8 to Oct 30, 2026. You’ll analyze oilseed samples using GC, NIR and spectrometry, operate and clean lab instruments, enter data with precision, and keep records while following safety protocols. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, Excel and data-management skills, and a proactive team mindset; a Bachelor’s in Agriculture, Chemistry, or Bioscience is preferred but not required, and one year of analytical lab experience is a plus. Highlight reliability, data quality, and alignment with Nutrien’s safety, integrity, and teamwork values; expect a background check and possibly a substance test, and apply now.
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.
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.
This seasonal role has an anticipated duration from September 8, 2026 – October 30, 2026.
What You'll Do:
- Analyze oilseed samples using Gas Chromatography (GC), NIR and Spectrometry methods
- Operate laboratory instruments for sample preparation
- Properly clean instruments, following prescribed guidelines to ensure accurate measurements and precise results
- Complete data entry tasks with keen attention to data integrity
- Proficiently use technology tools to save, transfer, and report volumes of data
- Maintain accurate and legible manual logbooks and electronic records
- Efficiently sort samples in an organized manner, visually inspecting samples to measure against criteria
- Perform routine, general lab maintenance activities
- Model our core value of safety by always using personal protective equipment (PPE), such as a lab coat, gloves, and safety glasses
- Actively contribute to a safe work environment by properly handling hazardous materials, such as organic solvents and bases
- Routinely follow quality control protocols
- Complete other duties and assignments as needed to meet business objectives
What You'll Bring:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent certificate is required
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite with a focus on Excel for data input and record-keeping
- Skilled in recording and managing accurate, detailed data and information
- Accountable to team members by completing assigned duties based on priority
- A proactive approach in providing assistance where needed
- Capable of completing repetitive work with efficiency and accuracy
- Skilled in completing analysis with critical thinking
- A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Chemistry, or Bioscience is preferred but not required
- A minimum of 1 year of previous work experience in an analytical lab is a plus
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, 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. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
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