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Senior Principal Scientist, Soil

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited
Champaign, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

This position is required to be on-site.

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

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.

The Senior Principal Soil Scientist is a distinguished leader in the field of soil science, driving innovative solutions that shape the agricultural industry. This senior role encompasses strategic leadership in developing strong scientific-based agronomic recommendations and fostering robust stakeholder relationships to align technology advancements with business goals.

What you will do :

  • Work with the Nutrien Agronomy (NAg) team to research and prototype new differentiated agronomic tools that have a strong basis in soil fertility and plant nutrition sciences.
  • Oversee and direct comprehensive project analysis, development, and documentation, ensuring the creation of engineering-compatible solutions that meet strategic objectives.
  • Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence and collaborative problem solving.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, fellow scientists, and leadership to define clear objectives and ensure that science initiatives align with company-wide strategies.
  • Lead by example, promoting positivity and professionalism across teams, and driving cross-functional collaboration within and beyond NAg.

What you will bring :

  • Bachelors degree in Soil Science or related field, or experience in lieu of.
  • PhD preferred.
  • 8 years of relevant experience in the soil science domain.
  • Knowledge of the North American ag market space required.
  • 10 years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Expertise in applied domains such as statistics, soil microbiome, and sustainability preferred.
  • Experience with crop input product formulation, development, testing and / or commercialization.
  • Knowledge of both broadacre and specialty crops preferred.
  • Recognized as an expert within the field, capable of mentoring top-tier science talent.
  • 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.

    At Nutrien, we never stop growing, because our world never does. Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes a great responsibility—to our growers and customers, our employees and shareholders, our communities, and the planet.

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