Lab Technician
A Day in the Life
The Bunge North America Bellevue, OH location is looking for a Lab Technician for our processing/refinery plant. This position is responsible for the integrity and safety of food and feed products throughout the manufacturing process utilizing various standards and established testing methods, operating procedures, and adherence to protocols and policies.
Position Details
- Night Shift: 4:45p-5:00a (rotating 12-hour shifts)
- Must have availability to work weekends and holidays
What You’ll Be Doing
- Routine analytical testing of products produced at the plant
- Data entry for testing results using QA database
- Prepare testing solutions, equipment calibrations, and upkeep of the laboratory
- Maintain lab equipment
- Troubleshoot problems with lab equipment or testing operations
- Assist with projects in the lab as needed
- Update standard work in lab and equipment as directed by supervisor
- Participate in plant/department safety training and activities
Minimum Qualifications
- Computer skills, including the use of Word and Excel
- Good decision making and teamwork skills
- Ability to operate lab equipment and hand tools
- Ability to work independently
- Will be required to work alone at times
- Good attendance and reliability are critical
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good organization, communication, and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to stand and work a 12-hour shift, days or nights
- Ability to work at heights on man lifts, in extreme temperatures, and in a soybean processing plant with dust as a possible allergen
Preferred Qualifications
- Some college classes with chemistry/biology emphasis
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 $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
- Vacation time- We value work-life balance and offer a generous vacation program. Vacation time is accrued each pay period, with the accrual rate determined by your length of service at Bunge, pay frequency, and shift schedule. Typically, employees accrue approximately two weeks of vacation during their first full calendar year. However, the exact amount may vary depending on the specific facility's shift schedule.
About the Role
Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a premier agribusiness solutions provider that connects farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel to the world. Our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partners with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed—faster, smarter, and more efficiently. 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 Bunge.com.
Skills
Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:
- We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
- We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
- We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day—people who are #ProudtoBeBunge