HSE & Seed Lab Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Health benefits start day one

Education assistance

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops in Clinton, Illinois, is seeking a Research Associate to support Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) activities and seed lab operations at the site. The role emphasizes maintaining HSE compliance, delivering safety trainings, and assisting with inspections and incident investigations in a fast-paced agricultural research setting.

The position includes hands-on seed preparation, packaging, treatment, inventory management, and shipping, with needed flexibility for peak

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of HSE practices including OSHA requirements and risk assessments.
• Experience supporting safety programs through inspections, audits, or training coordination.
• Familiarity with seed lab operations or agricultural research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of HSE policies and regulatory requirements at the Clinton site.
• Coordinate HSE orientation for employees, contractors, and vendors; maintain training records.
• Assist with workplace inspections, incident reporting and investigations, and corrective actions.
• Support chemical safety, hazardous-material handling, and environmental stewardship activities.
• Provide hands‑on seed lab and seasonal operational support, including seed preparation and shipping.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

HSE programs

Safety training coordination

Risk assessment

Data logging / tracking systems

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Excel

Smartsheet

Power BI

Job description

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops in Clinton, Illinois, is seeking a Research Associate to support Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) activities and seed lab operations at the site. The role emphasizes maintaining HSE compliance, delivering safety trainings, and assisting with inspections and incident investigations in a fast-paced agricultural research setting.

The position includes hands-on seed preparation, packaging, treatment, inventory management, and shipping, with needed flexibility for peak