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About the Role
Bunge is hiring a Lab Technician to perform sampling and routine testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products. The role requires 2-3 years of lab experience in oils & fats, food processing, or related industry.
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Responsibilities
- Perform physical and chemical testing of raw materials, in process samples and finished products.
- Verify that test results conform to product and customer specifications.
- Ensure timely delivery of test results, issuing certificates of analysis, filing testing information, and maintaining analysis databases.
- Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
- Follow lab safety regulations at all times, including but not limited to eye protection, hand protection, and proper use of fume hoods or other breathing protection.
- Perform set up, adjustments, and operation of lab equipment, including gas & liquid chromatographs, balances, colorimeters, refractometers, and other related equipment.
- Perform microbiological sampling, swabbing and testing either in house or by sending to an external laboratory.
- Assist with general upkeep of the lab including cleaning of lab instruments, glass bottles, vials and tubes, as well as counters, cabinets, and fixtures.
- Maintain inventory of lab chemicals to ensure secure storing, adequate supply, safe and correct disposal of waste chemicals, and to prevent storage of expired stock.
- Update and maintain critical logs; generate related graphs, charts and tables.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2 3 years of lab experience in oils & fats, food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, grain milling or related industry
- Self Starter with good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently sometimes without supervision
- Ability to read and interpret various directives
- Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
- Must be able to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and on call as needed
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A Day in the Life
- The Laboratory Technician performs sampling and routine testing to determine chemical, physical and microbiological characteristics or composition of solid and liquid materials to ensure process and quality control measures are effective.
- The Lab Technician follows all policies and procedures to ensure that performed work exceeds the requirements of “Good Laboratory Practices” and to maintain the positive image of a reliable and efficient laboratory.
What You'll Be Doing
- Performs physical and chemical testing of raw materials, in process samples and finished products
- Verifies that test results conform to product and customer specifications
- Ensures timely delivery of test results, issuing certificates of analysis, filing testing information, and maintaining analysis databases
- Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas
- Follows lab safety regulations at all times, including but not limited to eye protection, hand protection, and proper use of fume hoods or other breathing protection
- Performs set up, adjustments, and operation of lab equipment, including gas & liquid chromatographs, balances, colorimeters, refractometers, and other related equipment
- Performs microbiological sampling, swabbing and testing either in house or by sending to an external laboratory.
- Assists with general upkeep of the lab including cleaning of lab instruments, glass bottles, vials and tubes, as well as counters, cabinets, and fixtures
- Maintains inventory of lab chemicals to ensure secure storing, adequate supply, safe and correct disposal of waste chemicals, and to prevent storage of expired stock
- Updates and maintains critical logs; generates related graphs, charts and tables
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed
Skill/Experience Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Candidates with the equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- The ideal candidate will have 2 3 years of lab experience in oils & fats, food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, grain milling or related industry.
- Self Starter with good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently sometimes without supervision
- Ability to read and interpret various directives that may be provided in written or oral format such as diagram, or schedule format such as safety rules, operating instructions, drawings, production schedules, etc.
- Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Experience with an ERP, such as SAP is preferred
- Must be able to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and on call as needed
Salary
- Salary range is $49,632.00 $55,836.00.
- This role is also eligible to receive an annual incentive bonus.
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