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SalaryASR 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®.
What will you be doing?
Our Microbiologist/Lab technician will play a pivotal role in setting up our new lab, overseeing the microbiological testing programs, environmental monitoring, analysis for Certificate of Analysis (COAs), and water sampling. Ensuring the highest standards in Microbiological testing and analysis.
As part of your role as a Microbiologist/Lab Technician, you will;
- Conduct routine microbiological analyses, such as total plate count, yeast, and mold.
- Manage the environmental monitoring program, from sample collection to reporting results.
- Ensure testing of ingredients and finished products as per specifications.
- Monitor and maintain calibrations for lab equipment, making adjustments as necessary.
- Maintain testing protocols, methods, and documentation as per ASR and ISO standards.
- Report equipment condition to the Supervisor and recommend replacements when needed.
- Enter raw data into databases and maintain accurate records.
- Manage inventory of supplies required for analysis and sample submission.
- Uphold cleanliness standards in the work area.
- Prepare reports for stakeholders, adhering to high customer service standards.
- Supporting chemical laboratory analyst work.
This role is based on site in our Thames Refinery in London.
Hours of work
Part time – 30hrs per week – 5 days per week (start 8am or 9am)
Full time – 40hrs per week – Monday to Friday (8am – 4pm)
What are we looking for?
- Previous hands-on experience in quality control and lab testing, specifically food/microbiological industrial setting
- Relevant degree qualified – Science, Microbiology, Chemistry
Training – We will support you by providing the tools to identify and pursue your own personal development plan, having dedicated time to discuss performance, development, and career progression. Full training will be provided whether that’s learning on the job, community volunteering experiences, mentoring, secondments or formal learning like apprenticeship and leadership programmes. We want you to achieve you full potential!
What can Tate & Lyle offer you
Our Reward philosophy at ASR Group is through merit-based pay which enables us to recognize your personal contribution and encourages your development and advancement.
We are proud of the suite of benefits we offer and there’s more to share with you as you go through our recruitment process!
- 26 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
- 9% Company Contributed Pension Scheme (when you contribute a minimum of 3%)
- 3 Volunteering/ Charity Days per year
- Life Assurance Scheme and Income protection scheme
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
- Family Friendly Policies
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
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.
