Lab Technician

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 Youll 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.
• Calibrates all instruments used in the Quality Control lab stations in the plant and in the QA laboratory on a scheduled frequency
• Assists with general upkeep of the lab including preventive maintenance and 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
• Maintains and audits records of products and procedures essential for quality assurance traceability product recall sanitation HACCP and hazardous waste management
• Troubleshoots issues with lab instrumentation maintenance and problems that arise with product quality
• Applied knowledge on characteristics of different oils in regards to: formulations needs for product adjustments rework need options finding ways of meeting required final product specifications etc.
• Developing and maintaining local (plant based) databases for multipurpose use: keeping and saving analytical records additives reconciliation calculator automated shift rotation schedule and calendar etc.
• Finding of and understanding the correlation btw. different lab analyses and methods
• (with the goal of having backup test options - in case one analytical method is temporary unavailable or down) - e.g. SFC NIR FAP
• Lab supplies and consumables purchasing (by using Corporate catalogue database and SAP module)
• Coordinating communicating and ensuring timely feedback on AOCS Proficiency Program
• Most important - foreseeing possible issues that might be caused by: bad incoming (crude) oil of-spec. processing quality parameters operations parameters (impact on quality by bad vacuum temp
• storage conditions etc.) and proactively reporting the finding and proposals on solutions
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• Associate degree in a science or technical field is preferred
• Candidates with the equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• The ideal candidate will have 7 or more years of lab experience in oils & fats food processing grain milling pharmaceutical manufacturing 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 contribute to Root Cause Failure analysis reviews
• Efficient in defining problems collecting data establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
• 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

Benefits:

• Health Benefits Offering choices so you can enroll in medical dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.

• Family Support Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.

• Tuition Reimbursement Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5000 of tuition expenses annually.

• Time Off Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience

• 0 9 years: 25 days

• 10 19 years: 30 days

• 20 years: 35 days

At Bunge (NYSE: BG) our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider our team of 37000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where theyre grown to where theyre neededin faster smarter and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination storage distribution oilseed processing and refining offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils fats and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200 years of experience and presence in over 50 countries we are committed to strengthening global food security advancing sustainability and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis Missouri. Learn more at .

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