Laboratory Technician

Bunge • Council Bluffs, IA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Bunge’s Council Bluffs soybean crush and refining operation is hiring a Laboratory Technician to help ensure that quality specifications are met. The role works a rotating 12-hour schedule from 7 to 7, including both day and night shifts. Starting pay is $28.56 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in a processing or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound decision-making and teamwork skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures and established test methods.
• Proficient reading and writing in English for record keeping and safety and quality training processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform office and data-entry work.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in a laboratory environment.
• General knowledge of production processes, food laboratory instrumentation, and laboratory test methods.
• Computer skills, including experience with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the Employee Safety Involvement plan.
• Maintain a safe work environment for all employees.
• Perform applicable analytical tests on raw ingredients, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Enter analysis data into various quality assurance databases.
• Assist in identifying and managing products placed on hold.
• Identify quality and procedure deviations, report them effectively, and provide accurate information in a timely manner as needed.
• Prepare testing solutions, calibrate equipment, and perform general laboratory maintenance and upkeep.
• Help supply safe food, maintain a site food safety culture, continually improve the site's food safety management system, and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
• 401(k) plan with an automatic 5% company contribution and matching up to 4% of employee contributions.
• Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually.
• Vacation time accrued each pay period; employees typically accrue approximately two weeks during their first full calendar year, with the exact amount varying by facility shift schedule and other factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED