HSE & Seed Lab Associate - Clinton, IL

Syngenta AG; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with match

Paid time off

Maternity/Paternity leave

Education assistance

Job summary

The Research Associate at Syngenta Seeds Field Crops in Clinton, IL supports HSE activities for Trait Evaluation Operations and the Clinton site. You'll help maintain compliance, coordinate trainings, inspections, and assist with safety programs while balancing hands-on seed lab tasks.

Responsibilities include chemical safety, risk assessments, incident tracking, and supporting seed preparation, packaging, inventory, and shipping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences, Agronomy, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Sciences, or related field; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• Foundational knowledge of HSE practices, OSHA requirements, hazard identification, risk assessment, SDS/GHS, chemical handling, waste management, corrective-action tracking.
• Experience supporting safety programs through inspections, audits, safety meetings/toolbox talks, JSA, TRA, incident documentation, training coordination, or compliance record-keeping.
• Familiarity with agricultural research operations, seed production workflows, and trait stewardship or regulatory-compliance practices; hands-on seed lab/seed-processing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; Smartsheet and Power BI experience preferred.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, integrity and accountability; ability to manage multiple priorities and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of HSE policies, standards, and regulatory requirements across the Clinton site and Trait Evaluation Operations.
• Coordinate HSE orientation for employees, contractors, and vendors; maintain training records and monitor compliance.
• Assist with workplace inspections, risk assessments, incident reporting and investigations, and tracking corrective actions.
• Support chemical safety, hazardous-material handling, environmental stewardship activities, and audit-ready HSE documentation.
• Help maintain emergency-preparedness processes and promote a proactive safety culture across site teams.
• Provide hands-on seed lab and seasonal operational support, including seed prep, treatment, packaging, inventory tracking, shipping, equipment readiness, and peak-period field activities.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Safety program support

Excel

Power BI

Inventory systems

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences

Tools

Smartsheet

Power BI

Excel

Inventory tracking systems

Job description

The Research Associate at Syngenta Seeds Field Crops in Clinton, IL supports HSE activities for Trait Evaluation Operations and the Clinton site. You'll help maintain compliance, coordinate trainings, inspections, and assist with safety programs while balancing hands-on seed lab tasks.

Responsibilities include chemical safety, risk assessments, incident tracking, and supporting seed preparation, packaging, inventory, and shipping.