Laboratory Technician

Iowa Ag; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation time

Job summary

Bunge in Council Bluffs is a soybean crush and refining operation seeking a Lab Technician to ensure quality specifications are met. The role involves 12-hour rotating shifts (7-7), with day and night schedules.

Starting hourly pay is $28.56, with benefits and opportunities for growth in a leading agribusiness. Responsibilities include performing analytical tests on ingredients and products, maintaining QA databases, and upholding food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1–2 years in processing or manufacturing environment.
• Laboratory experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; sound decision and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel; ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the Employee Safety Involvement plan.
• Maintain a safe work environment for all employees.
• Perform all analytical tests on raw ingredients, in-process, and finished products.
• Enter analysis data into QA databases.
• Assist in identifying and managing HOLD products.
• Identify deviations and report them with accurate information promptly.
• Prepare testing solutions, calibrations, and general lab maintenance.
• Contribute to food safety culture and meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

English reading/writing

Follow procedures

Independent work

Data entry

Word and Excel proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

City: Council Bluffs | State: Iowa (US-IA) | Country: United States (US) | Requisition Number: 46318

A Day in the Life:

Bunge in Council Bluffs is a soybean crush and refining operation. The Lab Technician will work to ensure that quality specifications are met.

Position Details:

This role will work a 12 hour shift, 7-7. This is a rotating schedule & will workday & night shift.

Hourly starting pay: $28.56

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Actively participate in our Employee Safety Involvement plan
• Maintain a safe work environment for all employees
• Perform all applicable analytical tests on raw ingredients, in-process, and finished products
• Perform data entry of analysis into various QA databases
• Assist in identifying and managing HOLD products
• Identify quality and procedure deviations; effectively report such deviations and provide accurate information in a timely manner and as needed
• Prepare testing solutions, equipment calibrations, general maintenance and upkeep of laboratory
• Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED Required
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in processing or manufacturing environment
• Work experience in a laboratory environment is preferred
• General knowledge of production processes, food lab instrumentation, and laboratory test methods preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Sound decision and teamwork skills are essential.
• Computer skills, including experience with Word and Excel is preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Organizational skills are a must
• Ability to follow written procedures and established test methods
• Must be able to proficiently read and write in English for the purposes of record keeping and safety and quality training processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform office and data entry work

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.

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 34,000 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.

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