Laboratory Technician

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®.

OVERVIEW

The Lab Tech conducts quality testing for the Refinery’s products, maintains calibrated instrumentation, enters data into SAP for generation of Certificates of Analysis (COAs), conducts environmental sampling and analysis, and participates in other projects as assigned by supervisor. 

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine quality analyses such as sediment, grain size distribution, color, brix, polarity, pH, and environmental analyses

• 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

• Collects environmental samples at multiple sites throughout the refinery during sugar detector TOC alarm conditions and weekly sampling protocol

• Analyzes environmental samples to determine sucrose levels

• Upholds standards for work area cleanliness

• Maintains required records and documentation

• Enters data into SAP for the generation of COAs

• Communicates results to interested stakeholders and abides by the Lab’s high customer service standards

• Performs other duties as may be assigned

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Quality inspection experience

• Experience requiring mathematical and scientific skill sets

• Experience in a manufacturing environment

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

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

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

Core Competencies:

• Managing Complexity- Keeping focused on key objectives and results when addressing the details of a situation. Making timely decisions using available facts in ambiguous situations.
• Change Management- Challenges the status quo; encourages people to question existing methods, practices, and assumptions. Responds positively and enthusiastically to novel ideas and suggestions; supports people in their efforts to try new things; seeks ways to implement new ideas. Coordinated, structured period of transition from one situation to another in order to achieve sustainable positive outcome.
• Regulatory Matters- Demonstrates understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements for area of responsibility, which will include the countires in which the product is both made and sold.
• Working with Ambiguity- Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information.
• Accountability: Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad.
• Credibility - Adheres to a set of core values that are represented in decisions and actions. Does the right thing, even when it is difficult. Demonstrates technical proficiency, reliable customer service and delivery of results in supporting clients; speaks with authority and is respected by others; maintains objectivity in dealing with issues. Removes/ minimizes bias from decisions.
• Quality Management- Knowledge and application of food industry quality systems; Knowledge and application of procedures required for testing food quality.
• Acting with Integrity: Clearly states goals and beliefs; lets people know his/her true intentions; does what he she said they would do; follows through on commitments; Understands and follows company policies
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling to the listener
• Energy & Initiative: Takes action on his/her own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked; asserts one's influence over events to achieve goals

LOCATION:

• Baltimore, MD

SALARY PAY RANGE: $41,500 - $69,500.00

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. 

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time.