Advisor, Chemical Hazard & SDS Author, Product Stewardship

Nutrien•Deerfield, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This individual contributor role is responsible for assessing agricultural product chemical hazard classifications, authoring safety data sheets (SDS), maintaining SDS document inventories and access systems. The position is accountable for providing a variety of internal advisory services regarding product hazard reduction options (alternate ingredients), toxicology data interpretation, and product risk matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Agriculture, or related field is required
Minimum 3 years of practical experience in product hazard classifications and SDS authoring using authoring software is essential
Ability to interpret technical data and apply weight of evidence decision making to arrive at sound and defensible classification decisions
Aptitude for progressive learning regarding product uses e.g. fertilizers, adjuvants, pesticides, etc
Effective written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to interact with a variety of technical functions and respond to requests with appropriate priority
Competent knowledge of Microsoft products, primarily email, Excel, and Word
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively solve routine problems, seeking guidance for unusual situations
Adept at adjusting approach to work as needed
Sound organization skills with the ability to engage in multiple initiatives at once
Willingness to learn, teach and share information with teammates, peers, and management

Nice To Haves

Authoring experience with industry-standard Safety Data Sheet authoring platforms preferred but not required
Prior work experience in safety data sheet authoring and classification using the Globally Harmonized System of Classification (GHS) preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Conduct chemical hazard assessments of new and existing chemical products (i.e., basic chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, adjuvants) and mixtures thereof per Global Harmonzied System (GHS) and country-specific classification requirements
Author and maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documents for Nutrien products using SDS generation software
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 may affect a product hazard designation and take appropriate follow-up action
Develop and maintain classification weight-of-evidence files
Monitor chemical hazard classification regulatory changes for impacts to Nutrien SDSs (North America)
Acquire and maintain supporting files upon which classifications and exemptions are based, following procedures and standards for record retention
Gather product information such as formulations and raw material SDSs
Identify potential for chemical reactions and validate key reaction products with Research & Development
Review draft SDSs and fine-tune output on a weight-of-evidence basis
Model our core value of safety by enabling a culture in which you actively contribute to a safe work environment
Complete other tasks and assignments to meet business objectives
Maintain the internal site for retail SDSs
Maintain supporting files and product documentation for accessibility and future reference