Research & Development Trainee - Oils Innovation (32037)

Location : St Louis Research 

City : Chesterfield 

State : Missouri (US-MO) 

Country : United States (US)

Requisition Number : 32037 

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse team of thinkers and doers.  Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package and most importantly, in all we do we live our values:
•    Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect
•   Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient
• Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably

Position Summary:

We are seeking self-motivated, collaborative, results oriented individuals with strong critical thinking and communication skills interested in learning how Bunge connects farmers and consumers around the world. The program is designed to introduce you to the various value chains across Bunge.  During the program, you will receive cross functional exposure to a number of operations and processes while performing innovation and product development functions. You will have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed for a solid foundation in innovation and product development career paths at Bunge. Candidates must be willing to relocate for career development and growth opportunities.  Position requires a Bachelor’s degree from a four year accredited college or university and a desire to build a career in innovation and R&D.  The duration of the program will be driven by your performance and Bunge’s business demands. 

Location will start in St Louis and rotate to Channahon, IL

Essential Functions:
• Participate in the day to day operation at the Bunge Creative Solutions Center, promoting and abiding by Bunge’s zero incident and injury safety culture

• Communicate effectively with Bunge internal and external customers  

• Gain fundamental knowledge of R&D functions including lipid chemistry and processing, application product development, innovation, technical service and portfolio utilization.

• Work effectively in a team setting to collaborate, develop strategy and problem-solve

• Assist in managing the development of projects, customer relationships, collaboration with peers and customer technical support.

• Complete special project requests, as assigned

• Demonstrate level of comprehension by responding to verbal or written inquiries from supervisors, mentors, or other team members

• Travel to other Bunge locations and/or events for instructional purposes 

Skills/Experience Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree from a four year accredited college or university; food science, food chemistry, food engineering, product development or other related fields.
•Must be collaborative, results oriented and possess strong critical thinking skills
•Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and constant change
•Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
•Analytical problem solving skills
•Proficiency in standard PC applications
•Standard work hours 8 AM - 5 PM subject to adjustment as required by assignment
•Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities is required

Bunge (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