Laboratory Analyst - Microbiologist

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal.  ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize.  The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

Shift:

Mon- Fri days (8am - 4pm)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lab Analyst—Microbiology is responsible for the site’s microbiological testing programs including environmental monitoring, analysis needed for COAs, and water sampling. This role will also provide support within the Chemistry laboratory for routine testing as required by the business.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine microbiological analyses including but not limited to total plate count, yeast, and mold
• Manages the environmental monitoring program including the collection of samples, submission of samples to a third party lab, and reporting of results
• Ensures that ingredients and finished products are tested as required by specification through the performance of the analysis or submission to a third party lab for analysis
• Monitors and maintains calibrations for lab equipment
• Monitors lab instrument performance makes adjustments and/or alerts supervision to instrument problems
• Reports to Supervisor the general condition of equipment and recommends replacement when necessary
• Entering raw data into multiple databases and maintain chronology of entries
• Maintains the inventory of supplies needed for the analysis and submission of samples
• Upholds standards for work area cleanliness
• Maintains required records and documentation
• Prepares reports for interested stakeholders and abides by the Lab’s high customer service standards
• Performs other duties as may be assigned (including supporting chemical laboratory analyst work)
• Maintain testing protocols and methods, calibration, documentation as required by ASR and ISO standards.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES & CRITICAL SKILLS

• Able to communicate both in written and verbal formats to various skill levels of employees
• Must be able to analyze data for trends and to interpret and apply company and customer specifications
• Must have abilities to operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment in a safe and proficient manner
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Office applications
• High attention to detail and accuracy 

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experienced in quality control and lab testing in a food/microbiological industrial setting.
• Quality inspection experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related field from an accredited college university

At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener Company.

Service Excellence - Be the industry's Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer services. Efficiency and Sustainability - Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low cost producer and to generate fuel for reinvestment. Value-Add - create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.