Technical Development Rep
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N Nutrien is seeking a full time onsite Technical Development Representative in Ohio to lead precommercial protocol development for Loveland Products and provide technical support to Nutrien Ag Solutions Retail. You’ll run applied field research with contract researchers, universities and on farm partners, analyze data with statistics, convert findings into marketing content, and guide product advancement with sales and marketing. The role requires MS (PhD preferred) in agronomy or related field, field research design and data management skills, and proficiency with JMP, ARM and Excel. Travel up to 50 percent, work from a home office and set your own schedule, and uphold high ethical standards. Apply June 8 through July 1. Tips: tailor your resume to show data driven decisions, collaborations, and training materials for sales.
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.
Reporting to the Sr Manager, Technical Development, the Technical Development Representative (TDR) plays an important role in the testing and development of crop input products prior to their commercialization and then supporting them in our retail distribution network through commercialization. This position is responsible for precommercial product development for Loveland Products (LPI) as well as providing technical services / support to Nutrien Ag Solutions Retail Divisions in the assigned geography. The TDR will focus on facilitating and analyzing pre-commercial applied field research, providing technical leadership on projects, and developing and transferring knowledge to the sales organization to ensure products are properly characterized, positioned and used by growers. Provide technical project leadership with a primary focus on LPI innovation, while collaborating with marketing portfolio managers and regulatory managers.
What You'll Do:
- Lead precommercial protocol development and experimental design in alignment with specific LPI business objectives
- Establish and maintain an applied field research program with contract researchers, universities and on-farm with our local retail employees
- Validate, analyze, and summarize field research data with applied statistical analysis and professional data summaries
- Convert data into marketing content, defining the placement, positioning, performance, and value of new products to our customers
- Active technical leadership and guidance that supports scientifically sound business-based product advancement decisions
- Collaborate with LPI sales managers and retail crop consultants for knowledge transfer and training
- Monitor and assess 3rd party technologies that we might explore to fill portfolio gaps
- Distribute knowledge and ensure its availability for current and future users
- Lead and perform work the Nutrien Way – engaging in corporate, policies, programs and practices, including SH&E regulations and standards, to bring our Culture of Care to life
- Perform other related duties, as required
What You'll Bring:
- M.S. degree (required) or Ph.D. (preferred) in agronomy, soil science, crop science, horticulture, plant pathology, entomology, weed science or related discipline
- Experience designing, conducting, evaluating and analyzing agricultural field research
- Demonstrated applied field research, technical education, and data management skills
- Strong computer skills (basic knowledge or ability to learn JMP, ARM, Excel, PPT, etc.)
- Clear & effective decision making, with emphasis on objective, data-driven conclusions
- Knowledge of crop inputs and farming practices in the US Corn-Belt and Eastern US
- Strong interpersonal skills, outstanding communication capabilities, and the ability to influence others by translating technical information into sales enablement
- Ability to work effectively with other teams, but also highly self-motivated and independent (will work from your own home office and set your own schedule)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management, organization of information, and task prioritization skills
- The highest ethical standards and sense of accountability
- Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification is desired, but not required
- Willingness and ability to travel overnight (estimated to be up to 50% during busy seasons) with company vehicle provided. Expense account will also be provided
Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today! This job will be posted from June 8th thru July 1st.
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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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