Analytical Services Associate

Job description

***Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!*** ***More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.*** **#LI-VB1** **Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!** **Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:** **Salary Range: $57,400 - $74,600** **Annual Bonus Eligibility** **Comprehensive Benefits Package** **Paid Time Off** **401k & Company Match** **Position Summary:** The Analytical Services Associate performs day to day activities of the BBU analytical services laboratory. This includes coordinating internal lab testing of ingredients, finished products, shelf life studies, writing/revising ingredient specifications and laboratory/department SOPs and the maintenance of all lab equipment. This position reports to the Senior Manager Analytical Services. **Key Job Responsibilities:** - Performs laboratory experiments utilizing standard techniques and equipment. - Processes, organizes and summarizes data, reporting experiment results using a variety of scientific, word processing, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms. - Assists in the design of laboratory experiments, techniques and protocols. - Performs related laboratory maintenance such as maintaining and cleaning equipment and ordering supplies. - Interacts with other BBU departments and suppliers as required. - Author’s and revises raw material specifications and laboratory/department SOPs. - Coordinates outside testing of raw ingredients and finished products. - Respond to consumer inquires with respect to ingredient questions. - Gathers necessary documentation (vendor spec, allergen, nutritional analysis, etc.) from suppliers as part of the supplier approval process. - May instruct other staff and students in basic laboratory techniques. - Schedules and interacts in vendor meetings. - Processes orders or invoices for payment. **Key Behavioral Competencies:** - Demonstrated ability to achieve specific objectives and outcomes, take ownership of key initiatives, and independently drive work forward with urgency and accountability. - Ability to remain agile while supporting established project objectives, checkpoints, and timelines, adjusting approach quickly as customer needs, business priorities, and growth opportunities evolve. - Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, influence across levels, and navigate complex customer and internal relationships. **Education and Work History:** - 2 – 5 years experience in the food/chemical industry. - Bachelor’s degree, science related field preferred. - A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted. - 2 years analytical/microbiology experience. - Strong communication skills. - Strong computer skills. - Well organized and detail oriented. - Approximately 10% travel required. The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.