Sr. Laboratory Analyst – Cane Testing Unit Operations
About the role
Belize Sugar Industries is looking for a Sr. Laboratory Analyst to lead its cane testing function (pol, brix, fiber and moisture), which supports fair payment to cane growers. The analyst supervises the testing staff, enforces sampling standards and approves analysis reports.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the core sampler and its calibration and maintenance
- Make sure every cane consignment is sampled representatively
- Analyse fiber, pol and moisture
- Validate results before they go to the Laboratory Supervisor
- Produce daily, weekly and crop-season reports
- Verify laboratory instruments and report maintenance issues
- Supervise core sampler operators, technicians and support staff
- Enforce safety rules and the use of PPE
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Agriculture, Chemistry, Engineering or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in sugar cane, cane quality, laboratory analysis or an industrial setting
- Strong analytical skills
- Working knowledge of Excel
- Good communication skills
- Willing to work rotating shifts, nights and weekends during crop season
Preferred qualifications
- Knowledge of core sampling and cane testing