Lab Technician

Bunge
Decatur, AL
City : Decatur State : Alabama (US-AL) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number : 42020

A Day in the Life:

The Laboratory Technician performs sampling and routine testing to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid and liquid materials to ensure process and quality control measures are effective. The Lab Technician follows all policies and procedures to ensure that performed work exceeds the requirements of “Good Laboratory Practices” and to maintain the positive image of a reliable and efficient analytical laboratory.

What You'll Be Doing :

  • Performs physical and chemical testing of raw materials, in-process samples and finished products
  • Verifies that test results conform to product and customer specifications
  • Ensures timely delivery of test results, issuing certificates of analysis, filing testing information, and maintaining analysis databases
  • Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas
  • Follows lab safety regulations at all times, including but not limited to eye protection, hand protection, and proper use of fume hoods or other breathing protection
  • Performs set up, adjustments, and operation of lab equipment, including gas & liquid chromatographs, balances, colorimeters, refractometers, and other related equipment
  • Calibrates all instruments used in the Quality Control lab stations in the plant and in the QA laboratory on a scheduled frequency
  • Assists with general upkeep of the lab including preventive maintenance and cleaning of lab instruments, glass bottles, vials and tubes, as well as counters, cabinets, and fixtures
  • Maintains inventory of lab chemicals to ensure secure storing, adequate supply, safe and correct disposal of waste chemicals, and to prevent storage of expired stock
  • Updates and maintains critical logs; generates related graphs, charts and tables
  • Maintains and audits records of products and procedures essential for quality assurance, traceability, product recall, sanitation, HACCP, and hazardous waste management
  • Troubleshoots issues with lab instrumentation, maintenance, and problems that arise with product quality
  • Performs other duties as assigned or needed

Skill/Experience Requirements :

  • High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s degree in a science or technical field is preferred
  • Candidates with the equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
  • The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of lab experience in oils & fats, food processing, grain milling, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or related industry.
  • Self-Starter with good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently sometimes without supervision
  • Ability to read and interpret various directives that may be provided in written or oral format such as diagram, or schedule format such as safety rules, operating instructions, drawings, production schedules, etc.
  • Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to contribute to Root Cause Failure analysis reviews
  • Efficient in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
  • Experience with an ERP, such as SAP is preferred
  • Must be able to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed

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.
  • Time Off – Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience
  • 0 – 9 years: 25 days
  • 10 – 19 years: 30 days
  • 20+ years: 35 days

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
Posted 2025-12-25

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