Advisor, Chemical Hazard & SDS Author, Product Stewardship

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Advisor, Chemical Hazard & SDS Author, Product Stewardship (33256)

Requisition
33256
-Posted
07/31/2026

- Deerfield Corporate Office More (9)
- Deerfield

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:
We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

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.

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.

Author SDSs - Information Gathering and Documentation

• 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

• 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
• Authoring experience with industry-standard Safety Data Sheet authoring platforms preferred but not required
• Prior work experience in safety data sheet authoring…