Soybean Trait Introgression Technician

This position is required to be on-site.

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: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

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.; ProvenSeed and Dyna-GroSeed; 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 individual contributor role will apply knowledge to contribute to the development of a soybean trait introgression program. This role will be based at our Winterville location and travel consistently to Leland for related work activities.

What you will do:

• Effectively complete daily greenhouse activities such as pot and soil preparation, seeding, transplanting, leaf-tissue sampling, plant maintenance, thinning, staking, pest control, watering, dry down, and harvest.
• Ensure optimal plant growth through plant health monitoring, diagnosis and treatment of suboptimal plant conditions, pro-active control of pests, and maximization of seed quality and yield.
• Manage assigned projects to meet data, seed quality, and seed production quantity requirements within specified deadlines.
• Exercise a high level of attention to detail to successfully implement assigned projects from planting through harvest and clean out.
• Identify and recommend areas for improvement to maximize growth facility space efficiency.
• Introgress trait package(s) in soybean via backcrossing method.
• Follow quality assurance and quality control procedures including separation of plant types, traits, and herbicide platforms as well as order of entry to guarantee quality pure seed production in a fast paced and high throughput environment.
• Effectively follow defined standard operating procedures including trait introgression procedures as well as nutrient/watering procedures.
• As appropriate, contribute to soybean trait introgression protocol development, maintenance, and revision.
• Actively follow safety protocols, wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Manage pest control using sound Integrated Pest Management strategies according to Nutrien Ag Solutions guidelines and Pesticide Application Regulations.
• Collaborate across the breeding team through active engagement with molecular lab and field colleagues.
• Model our core value of safety by enabling a culture in which you are actively contributing to a safe work environment.
• Complete additional responsibilities to meet business objectives.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or Agriculture is required. Equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 2 years of experience in greenhouse operations, plant breeding, or soybean research is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with particular focus using Excel.
• A highly collaborative approach to work with enthusiasm for contributing to a small team environment.
• Knowledge of safe operation of greenhouse equipment (pot fillers, lighting, climate control systems, and irrigation).
• Working knowledge of soybean growth stages is essential.
• Willingness to obtain pesticide application license.
• Ability to work comfortably in a greenhouse environment with long periods of standing and walking as well as frequent stooping and bending at the waist.
• Ability to lift40 lbs occasionally (examples soil, potting mix, fertilizer, and pots)
• Previous experience in soybean crossing and artificial hybridization is an asset.

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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