Temporary Lab Technician

Bunge; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agribusiness company in Edmonton is seeking a Lab Technician for afternoon shifts. The ideal candidate will have a technical degree in Science or Chemistry and at least 3 years of laboratory experience. Responsibilities include providing lab support, conducting food safety checks, and managing product specifications. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $30.73. Join a team that values safety and innovation in the agribusiness industry.

Benefits

Strong compensation and benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years laboratory experience in a related industry.
• Knowledge in handling chemicals and basic mathematics required.
• General knowledge in laboratory instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory support to packaging and warehouse operations.
• Perform routine food safety and quality checks.
• Manage the Hold and Release program for out of specification products.
• Follow all Quality and Food Safety programs.
• Provide accurate reports to departments and customers.

Skills

Laboratory Safety

Chemical Handling

Good Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Technical degree or diploma in Science and Chemistry

Job description

Overview

City : Edmonton State : Alberta (CA-AB) Country : Canada (CA) Requisition Number : 41969

Position Details:

This role is on a n afternoon shift schedule from 2:00pm – 10:30pm.

The hourly rate is $30.73

Responsibilities

• The lab technician will provide laboratory support to the packaging and warehouse operations by interpreting analytical results, inspecting and releasing raw materials, releasing product for packaging and providing analytical reports to departments as needed and will be able to proficiently run the analytical analysis on edible oils.
• Perform routine food safety and quality checks including but not limited to code date, weights, labels, temperature, product specifications, equipment calibrations and microbiological testing.
• Assure that product meets or exceeds standards set forth by the company, Provincial and Federal Governments.
• Manage the Hold and Release program for out of specification products, including the creation of Non-Conformance Reports.
• Follow, demonstrate, enforce, and participate in training of employees in all Quality and Food Safety programs, including:
• GMPs, Pest Control, HACCP, SSOPs, Trace/Recall, Allergen, Good Laboratory Practices, and the Food Security program.
• Monitor production operations to include, but not limited to:
• • SPC
  • Finished product analysis
  • Correct packaging materials
  • Correct labels
  • Correct Code dates and/or Use by Dates
  • Process Control
  • Sanitary conditions within the facility
• Provide accurate reports to departments and customers in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work place following all company safety procedures.
• Other duties deemed necessary by Supervisor/Manager

Qualifications and Experience

• Technical degree or diploma in Science and Chemistry preferred.
• Minimum 3 years laboratory experience in related industry may be substituted for educational degree or diploma.
• Understand and comply with Bunge Safe Practices, including, but not limited to: Laboratory Safety and Chemical Handling
  • Knowledge in handling chemicals, titrimetry and basic mathematics required
  • General knowledge in laboratory instrumentations.
  • Must have good communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills.

Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a ood safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry. Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package and most importantly, in all we do we live our values:

• We Are One Team by fostering collaboration, respect, and inclusion
• We Lead the Way by being agile, empowered, and innovative
• We Do What’s Right by acting safely, sustainably, and with integrity

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 ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in 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 Bunge.com.

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