Laboratory Technician

Bunge • Council Bluffs, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Bunge’s Council Bluffs facility is a soybean crushing and refining operation. The Laboratory Technician helps ensure that quality specifications are met by testing raw ingredients, in-process materials, and finished products. The role also supports safe food production, food safety programs, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

This position works 12-hour shifts from 7 to 7 on a rotating schedule that includes both days and nights. The hourly starting pay is $28.56.

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.
• Ability to proficiently read and write 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

• Laboratory work experience.
• 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 and maintain a safe work environment for all employees.
• Perform applicable analytical tests on raw ingredients, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Enter analytical data into various quality assurance databases.
• Assist in identifying and managing products 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.
• Support the supply of 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 options.
• 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 amount varying by facility shift schedule.

What This Job Offers

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