Advisor, Chemical Hazard & SDS Author

At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With over 26,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers globally.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career.

Reporting to the Sr Mgr, Product Stewardship, this position is responsible for assessing product chemical hazard classifications, authoring safety data sheets (SDS), maintaining SDS document inventories and access systems. The position also provides internal advisory services on product hazard reduction options (alternate ingredients) toxicology data interpretation, and product risk matters.

There are 2 available temporary roles through December 2024. 

What you will do:

• Conduct chemical hazard assessments of new and existing chemical products (e. fertilizers, pesticides, adjuvants) and mixtures thereof per Global Hazard System (GHS) and country specific classification requirements and author Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for Nutrien products using SDS generation software. 
• Advise on options to reduce product hazards such as component and material source substitutions, concentration limits, and use patterns.
• Consider appropriate regulatory requirements beyond chemical hazard classification to ensure all relevant designations and warning statements are present and correct on the SDS and/or related documents (i.e., EPA, SARA, IARC, Proposition 65).
• Interpret lab reports for information that would affect a product hazard designation.
• Acquire and maintain supporting weight of evidence files upon which classifications and exemptions are based.
• Acts as a contact for inquiries on chemical and transport hazard classifications
• Monitor and address Chemical hazard classification change issues such as change of relevant government agency regulations (primarily North America, Europe, South and Central America).
• Interact with product innovation, regulatory compliance, sales, and marketing functions to support product development, licensing, and commercialization projects.

What you will bring:

• College degree (BS/BA) preferred
• Desired 10 years of practical experience in product hazard classifications and SDS authoring using authoring software, preferably Intelligent Authoring or similar platform
• Ability to interpret technical data and apply weight of evidence decision making to arrive at sound and defensible classification decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a variety of technical functions and respond to requests with appropriate priority
• Minimum of 5+ years of agriculture chemicals experience related to regulatory interpretation preferred
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft products, primarily email, Excel, and Word
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and change management skills
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter and as a team member in a results driven manner
• Exceptional organization skills with the ability to engage in multiple initiatives at once 
• Willingness to learn, teach and share information with teammates, peers, and management

Are you a good match? Apply today!

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested 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.  While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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