Lab Analyst

Position: Lab Analyst I 1

Overview

U.S. Sugar is one of the nation’s largest fully integrated producer of sugarcane, a leading provider of fresh vegetables and citrus products and a regional short line railroad operator. Headquartered in Clewiston, Florida, the company farms more than 200,000 acres in Hendry, Glades, Martin and Palm Beach counties and employs approximately 3,000 people, many in high‑skilled/wage jobs in automated environments. Produces 650,000‑700,000 tons of cane sugar a year, providing nearly 8% of the nation’s sugar production.

Why

U.S. Sugar?

Employees are our most valuable asset. When we succeed, our employees succeed. As we grow, we hire new employees who are knowledgeable, energetic and committed to keeping us on the cutting edge of our industry. We reward them with challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where safety is our top priority.

Summary

• Hourly Rate $23.16 - $28.47
• This position is responsible for preparing samples and operating chemical and physical analysis instrumentation to determine characteristics or composition of intermediate and finished production as well as effluent analysis. Performs microbial analysis, as needed. Conducts research, analysis, synthesis and experimentation on sugars for product and process development.

Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Know and observe Plant Safety work procedures and rules, Environmental Practices and GMP guidelines.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate laboratory instrumentation.
• Operate computer‑controlled instrumentation and be able to store and/or extract data.
• Prepare solutions, standards, and buffers according to standard formulas used in analytical analysis.
• Prepare and analyze quality control production samples such as various sugar, syrup, liquor, massecuite and magma samples for polarization, brix, purity, ash, and pH as required.
• Prepare and analyze organic compounds to determine physical and chemical properties.
• Prepare and analyze environmental effluent samples.
• Monitor process operations including carb cells, char and carbon filters as required.
• Perform analyses both timely and accurately.
• Prepare final product samples and documentation for shipment release.
• Responsible for efficiently setting up and safely conducting laboratory and/or system experiments.
• Responsible for making and recording experimental observations. Performing data entry into plant information system to allow generation of reports on plant operating conditions.
• Communicate timely and accurate analytical information to operations personnel.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in the team effort to improve performance.
• Responsible for the cleanliness/Five S of the area assigned.
• Ensure standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products and materials are met.
• The individual will troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform routine repair to laboratory instrumentation.
• Aid in review of laboratory procedures.
• Ability to support the laboratory overtime requirements.

Company Conformance Statements

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co‑workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Company SHE Primary Responsibilities

• Understand and observe all Safety, Health & Environmental rules and procedures.
• Report or correct any unsafe act or condition.
• Report any chemical/fuel spill to supervision.
• Report any pain or discomfort to supervision.

Education / Professional Certifications / Licenses

• One year certificate from a college or technical school in a related scientific discipline or high school diploma with laboratory experience qualifications are met.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Food Science preferred.

Experience

• One to three years of laboratory experience required.

Preferred Experience

• The position requires a working knowledge of laboratory applications with the ability to integrate new procedures or work instructions.

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