Bunge is a global leader in the agribusiness, food, and ingredients industry, operating as one of the world's largest processors of oilseeds and grain. With over 200 years of history, the company plays a critical role in the global food supply chain, connecting farmers to consumers to provide essential food, feed, and fuel. Bunge operates on a massive scale with a presence in over 40 countries and tens of thousands of employees worldwide.

In Spain, Bunge maintains a robust presence with major industrial facilities and corporate hubs located in Barcelona and Madrid. The company has increasingly utilized its Spanish offices as strategic centers for global business services, including IT, finance, and HR transformation, making it a prime destination for international professionals. The work environment is highly multicultural, often requiring English as the primary business language for corporate and technical roles.

Founded in 1818 in Amsterdam by Johann Peter Gottlieb Bunge, the company evolved from an import/export business into a global agribusiness giant. It moved its headquarters to South America and later to the United States, reflecting its global expansion.

For international professionals

Bunge's Spanish operations include a significant Global Business Services hub, creating many opportunities for non-Spanish speakers in IT, Finance, and HR.
The company has a diverse geographical footprint in Spain, with industrial plants in Bilbao, Cartagena, and Barcelona, alongside corporate offices.
English is the primary working language for many of the senior and technical roles listed in their Spanish job openings.
Bunge is a Fortune 500 company, offering international mobility opportunities and a structured corporate career path.

Laboratory Analyst

Bunge

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

City : Barcelona

State : Barcelona (ES-B)

Country : Spain (ES)

Requisition Number : 46281

Job Description:

This position will be responsible for executing the tasks inherent to the role in accordance with the procedures and instructions received, following safety regulations at all times.

Main Responsibilities:

• Quality control tests on raw materials, intermediate products, and final products.

• Testing of process and waste waters for environmental control.

• Calibration and maintenance of equipment.

• Participation in the company's safety, Quality and Food Safety, environment, and 5S initiatives according to set objectives. Proactivity in resolving incidents.

• Microbiology sampling.

• Data reporting.

• Order and cleanliness of the workstation.

• Management of stocks and orders for consumables and spare parts.

Knowledge & Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge tools: Microsoft Office suite (advanced Excel level), SAP.

• Problem-solving skills, planning and organization, as well as the ability to effectively perform the physicochemical analyses and equipment calibration and maintenance plans established to determine the quality of the manufactured product.

• Ability to work in a team and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to develop individual goals.

• Performance of tasks following the standards established by the Food Safety, Environment, and Safety policies set by the company.

• Proactivity in the development and follow-up of improvement ideas.

• Ability to lead teams.

• Strong communication skills.

• Autonomy and ease of learning.

Education & Experience:

Higher Level Vocational Training in Laboratory or a Degree in Chemistry and other similar designations. No degree is required for personnel with more than five years of seniority in the position; in this case, the requirement is sufficient experience in the role (minimum 5 years).
Fluent Spanish; intermediate level of English will be valued.
Valuable Training and Experience:
Knowledge of Quality Management systems (HACCP and FSSC 22000).
Courses in quality, environment, and Occupational Risk Prevention (PRL).
One year of experience in the food industry with manufacturing processes and industrial laboratory experience.

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.

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

View original advert (Spanish)

City : Barcelona

State : Barcelona (ES-B)

Country : Spain (ES)

Requisition Number : 46281

Descripción del Puesto de Trabajo:

Esta posición se encargará de la ejecución de las tareas propias de su puesto de trabajo conforme a los procedimientos e instrucciones recibidas, siguiendo en todo momento las normas de seguridad.

Principales Responsabilidades:

• Ensayos de control de calidad sobre materia prima, producto intermedio y final.

• Ensayos de aguas de proceso y residuales de control medioambiental

• Calibración y mantenimiento de equipos

• Participación en las iniciativas de seguridad, Calidad y Seguridad alimentaria, medioambiente y 5S de la compañía según objetivos fijados. Proactividad en solución de incidencias.

• Toma de muestras de microbiología.

• Reporte de datos

• Orden y limpieza del puesto de trabajo

• Gestión de stocks y pedidos de consumibles y repuestos.

Conocimiento & Compentencias técnicas:

• Herramientas de conocimiento: paquete Microsoft Office (nivel avanzado de Excel), SAP.

• Habilidades para resolver problemas, planificación y organización, así como capacidad de realizar con eficacia los análisis físico-químicos y planes de calibración y mantenimiento de equipos establecidos para determinar la calidad del producto fabricado.

• Habilidad para trabajar en equipo y habilidades interpersonales, así como capacidad de desarrollo de objetivos individuales.

• Desempeño de las tareas siguiendo los estándares establecidos por las políticas de Seguridad Alimentaria, Medio Ambiente y Seguridad establecidos por la compañía

• Proactividad en el desarrollo y seguimiento de ideas de mejora.

• Capacidad para liderar equipos

• Fuertes habilidades de comunicación.

• Autonomía y facilidad para el aprendizaje

Educación & Experiencia:

Formación Profesional de Grado Superior de Laboratorio o Grado en química y otras nuevas denominaciones similares. No se exige titulación al personal con más de cinco años de antigüedad en el puesto, siendo en este caso el requisito la experiencia suficiente en el puesto (mínimo 5 años).
Español fluido, se valorará nivel intermedio de inglés.
Formación y Experiencia Valorable:
Conocimientos de sistemas de Gestión de Calidad (APPCC y FSSC 22000)
Cursos de calidad, medio ambiente y PRL
Experiencia de un año en industria de la alimentación con proceso de fabricación y laboratorio industrial.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core: