Full-Time

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Updated on 3/13/2025

Inari Agriculture

Inari Agriculture

501-1,000 employees

Enhances crop performance through genetic research

No salary listed

Senior

West Lafayette, IN, USA

The role will lead safety activities across West Lafayette locations and the Cambridge, MA office.

Category
Lab & Research
Environmental Sciences
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year university in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, Environmental Health or Environmental Health and Safety
  • Minimum of five years industrial safety experience, preferably within agriculture, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry
  • Experience with OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations
  • Ability to travel, as needed, to other Inari locations
  • Experience performing risk assessments
  • The ability to determine problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
  • A strong sense of purpose and drive to develop unique, high impact solutions
  • Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity, and a passion for learning
  • Creative and strategic thinking, willingness to be bold and take risks, and the ability to recognize and learn from failure
  • A collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback
  • Ability to work both independently and deliver on responsibilities within a highly collaborative environment
  • Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of individuals and audiences
Responsibilities
  • Manage safety protocols, audits, and corrective actions, reducing the risk of fines, legal liabilities, injuries, and operational disruptions
  • Support Inari’s U.S. environmental, health, safety and sustainable development programs
  • Ensure environmental compliance and own environmental reporting
  • Promote an accident-free work environment by developing programs that train, monitor, and ensure workplace safety
  • Identify vendors and/or develop programs to train managers and employees in workplace safety practices
  • Lead accident investigation and prepare accident reports required by regulatory agencies
  • Conduct facility inspections and audits
  • Administer an incident reporting system including workers compensation incidents
  • Ensure compliance of State, Federal and local Safety and Environmental regulations
  • Implement necessary compliance training to assure OSHA, EPA and DOT requirements
  • Lead the coordination of health and safety practices across all Inari locations
  • Interpret State and Federal regulations and applicability to Inari to ensure compliance
  • Create regulatory reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals

Inari Agriculture focuses on improving crop performance through advanced genetic research. The company uses CRISPR technology to make precise changes to plant DNA, enhancing traits that lead to better yields and resilience. Inari's process begins with building genetic knowledge to identify beneficial traits, followed by generating diversity through targeted genetic modifications. The resulting enhancements are integrated into elite parent seeds, which are then distributed through partnerships with seed companies to reach farmers. This model allows Inari to provide seeds that promise higher yields and better performance in challenging environments. The company's goal is to support farmers and agricultural businesses by delivering innovative solutions that improve crop productivity.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$691.6M

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Inari raised $144 million, boosting its valuation to $2.17 billion in 2024.
  • Growing demand for sustainable agriculture aligns with Inari's nature-positive farming solutions.
  • Precision agriculture trends create opportunities for Inari's AI-powered seed design.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Asian agtech firms could challenge Inari's market position.
  • Potential regulatory changes in the US and EU may impact Inari's operations.
  • Reliance on seed company partnerships exposes Inari to distribution risks.

What makes Inari Agriculture unique

  • Inari's SEEDesign platform uses AI and gene editing for crop enhancement.
  • The company leverages CRISPR technology for precise genetic modifications in plants.
  • Inari partners with seed companies to distribute enhanced seeds to a broad market.

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Benefits

Health insurance package

Flexible PTO

401k plan

Performance Bonus

Commuter Checks & Assistance

Company Social Events

Free Lunch or Snacks

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

0%
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