Make great money
Develop your skills
Be part of the harvest
We are currently seeking people who have studied or are studying
a Bachelor degree in a relevant Science discipline to work the
harvest in our state-of-the-art technical laboratory located in
Thebarton.
This role involves testing of grain commodities for the presence
of genetically modified seeds and sample preparation for chemical
residue testing.
Our
laboratory plays a crucial role in upholding our high food and
feed safety standards across our sites, ensuring accurate
classification so we continue to meet end use customer requirements
and maintain market access for local growers.
Most roles are available from October through to January, making
them well suited to students seeking summer work aligned to their
studies.
What we offer
As well as the opportunity to develop your skills, a harvest
role with us offers:
Comprehensive, role-based training
A supportive and supervised team setting
Pay in line with the applicable Award rates
Experience working in a professional laboratory
environment
The opportunity to work with a leading global
agribusiness
Potential for ongoing or return employment after
harvest
Skills required:
Demonstrate experience with sample extraction for
analytical chemistry purposes
Experience with molecular biology techniques including DNA
extraction and PCR analysis
Excellent analytical and record keeping skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks to meet tight
deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively within a team
intermediate competency in Microsoft Office products
Key responsibilities




Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Sample preparation for including sample registration,
grinding, weighing and extraction
Assist with performing lateral flow strip testing, PCR,
LCMS and GCMS equipment to generate data for processing,
reviewing and reporting by the Reference Laboratory
Manager
Recording of experimental data and test results
Maintaining daily logs and equipment records
Maintaining stock and resources required in the chemical
laboratory
About us
Bunge connects farmers to consumers to deliver essential food,
feed and fuel to the world.
Through our dynamic supply chain, we can move commodities
efficiently from where there is surplus to where they are needed.
In Australia, we operate around 60 storage and handling sites and
seven port terminals across southern Western Australia, South
Australia and western Victoria, two import sites in Victoria and
New South Wales, and are one of the largest buyers and exporters of
agricultural commodities including cereals, oilseeds, pulses and
cotton.
By joining Bunge, you will enjoy a varied and engaging career
and make a difference to local farmers and the communities we
operate in.
In mid-****, Bunge and Viterra combined, creating the premier
agribusiness solutions company.
Application timeline




Most harvest roles commence from October, so if you are
successful, you may not be contacted to start until closer to this
time, depending on site requirements and seasonal conditions.
View our application timeline.
How to apply
Click
'Apply'
at the bottom of this page and
follow the prompts to submit your application.
Applications may close early if we reach capacity, so we
encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you use one email address per applicant.
Multiple
applicants can not submit applications from the same email
address.
Bring a friend along and enjoy the harvest
together!
Simply include the name of the person who referred you (or who
you referred) in your application.
If you are both successful in
securing a role, you could each win one of
16 × $150
vouchers
to spend locally in the region you're working
in.
Stay updated
Once you apply, you will be subscribed to our harvest jobs
newsletter, which includes:
Recruitment updates
Business news
Employee stories and harvest experiences
Need more information?
For more information regarding harvest jobs please visit , call
18•• ••• 205
, or email
••••@bunge.com
.
Important Information
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a
diverse and inclusive workplace.
We promote a strong safety culture, with zero tolerance for
drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to
attend a company-funded pre-employment medical.
Attachments:
- Bunge Collection Notice.pdf

📌 Harvest Employment - Laboratory Technician (South Australia)
🏢 Bunge
📍 South Australia