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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. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, 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, 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 Hazard System (GHS) and country specific classification requirements.
• Author 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 would affect a product hazard designation.
• 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.
• Gather product formulation and raw material SDSs.
• Understand product uses e.g. fertilizers, adjuvants, pesticides, etc.
• Identify potential for chemical reactions and key reaction products.
• Use authoring software to generate a draft SDS and fine tune output on a weight of evidence basis.

Internal SDS Management - Manage SDS inventories

• Maintenance of internal site for retail SDSs.
• Maintenance of supporting files/documentation for each product.

• University degree or College diploma degree (BS/BA) in chemistry or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of practical experience in product hazard classifications and SDS authoring using authoring software.
• 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.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft products, primarily email, Excel, and Word.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and change management skills.
• 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.
• Authoring experience with industry-standard Safety Data Sheet authoring platforms preferred, but not required.
• 4+ years of experience in safety data sheet authoring and classification using the Globally Harmonized System of Classification (GHS) preferred, but not required.

Salary Range $79,100 - $146,800/annually. This range is estimated for Temporary Specialist, Chemical Hazard and Safety Data Sheets Author, Product Stewardship - CO. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

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. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien.

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