Temporary Technician III, Doubled Haploids Lab

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. What you will do: Demonstrate a strong commitment to the SH&E Safety program by assisting team members in maintaining safety compliance as per Nutrien Ag Solutions SH&E policies. Follow safety policies, protocols, and procedures, and ensure a safe working environment for all team members. Effectively execute doubled haploid project plans to ensure the production of high-quality embryos and plantlets that meet the planned targets and timelines. This includes accomplishing the following weekly tasks: microspore extractions, embryo plating, subculture/plantlet transfers, ploidy analysis, and doubled haploid plantlet planting. Accurate and detailed data entry in the required project files and databases. Effective collaboration with coworkers to ensure targets and deadlines are met. Reporting and documenting recalcitrant genotypes and recording any adjustments in the protocol used to achieve embryogenesis. Coordinate marker screening of doubled haploid plantlets with the molecular team. Execute Quality Assurance processes and SOPs to ensure the gene purity of all doubled haploid derived genotypes, which includes the accurate labeling and selection of all donor plants, tissue culture material, and doubled haploid plantlets. Assist with experiments and data collection according to specified procedures. Maintain, organize, and summarize experimental results. Participate in team supporting activities such as media preparation, equipment maintenance, housekeeping, and protocol improvement. Provide cross-functional support by helping other groups including the greenhouse, field, pathology, and molecular lab as required. What you will bring: Bachelor of Science, or college diploma in Agriculture, Biology, or other related disciplines or equivalent through relevant successful experience. Preference to those with experience working in plant tissue culture or doubled haploid labs. Basic knowledge and interest in plants is essential. Preference to those with basic knowledge of plant breeding, doubled haploids, and molecular breeding. Attention to detail. Safety-oriented. A self-organized individual who can work independently and as part of a team. 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. Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien To stay connected to us and for the latest job postings and news, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X. #J-18808-Ljbffr