Lab Technician
Company: Bunge North America
Location: Kearny
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Role Purpose Statement:The Laboratory Technician performs
sampling and routine testing to determine chemical, physical and
microbiological 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
laboratory. Main Accountabilities
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
Performs microbiological sampling, swabbing and testing either in
house or by sending to an external laboratory.
Assists with general upkeep of the lab including 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
Performs other duties as assigned or needed
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or GED
Candidates with the equivalent combination of education and
experience will be considered
The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of lab experience in oils &
fats, food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, grain milling
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 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 neededBunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in
sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and
ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge s expansive network feeds and
fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and
opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they
serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis,
Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more
than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain
facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging
facilities around the world.Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national
origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status,
or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Keywords: Bunge North America, New York , Lab Technician, Healthcare , Kearny, New York
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