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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®.

Position scope

Reporting to the EU NPD Research Manager, the industrial placement student works within the New Product Development Team and supports new and existing product development projects. The role involves supporting with laboratory work and in maintaining the NPD Laboratory in compliance with GLP/GMP rules and regulations.

Roles & responsibilities

  • Collect samples and prepare products for testing and trial runs.
  • Executes basic experiments to test a hypothesis.
  • Implements experiments while preserving a safe and accident-free laboratory environment.
  • Supports scale-up of Product trials.
  • Working with Research Scientist 2 and NPD Managers to support trial planning by completing and circulating trial request forms, booking time in manufacturing, and ordering trial materials to arrive on site.
  • Takes measurements in the pilot plant during trials and coordinates inputs from other functions.
  • Produces bench scale samples to support Product development.
  • Execute sensory & consumer testing - qual & quant.
  • Performs analytical testing to support project work and factory technical support projects.
  • Produces reports that detail methodology and conclusions/recommendations (includes sensory testing, shelf life testing and simple laboratory analysis, e.g. moisture, pH, BRIX).
  • Support Sales and Marketing by producing and sending customer samples on time.
  • Plays a key role in maintaining the laboratory & storerooms to the appropriate hygiene and housekeeping standards.
  • Maintains all lab equipment's service/calibration records, including training and repairs.
  • Maintain stocks of critical raw materials and samples.
  • Creates and maintains Lab SOPs and ensures documentation alignment with the global NPD teams & R&T.
  • Applies logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems and proactively address issues.
  • Keeps manager informed verbally and in writing of issues within assigned area of responsibility; escalates issues beyond the scope of authority as needed.

Education & skillset

  • Educated in science subjects (or in Food/Nutrition related subjects).
  • Basic knowledge of food manufacturing, from ingredients & packaging materials to processing, as part of a university/college course.
  • Passionate about working in field of product development and design.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook; SAP systems, etc.
  • Basic knowledge of product development and processes
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work under supervision as well as unsupervised to meet project objectives.
  • Adaptable and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Driven individual willing to learn and progress their career within a food or FMCG industry.
  • Comfortable presenting to their NPD colleagues.

Essential capabilities

  • Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – Identifies and understands trends and issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.
  • Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information clearly and concisely by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.
  • Establishes Trust – Gaining the confidence and faith of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, integrous and vulnerable.
  • Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters a commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility – Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people.
  • Self-Development – Seeks feedback on one’s strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency to perform more effectively or enhance their career.

This role has no supervisory responsibility. Travel frequency will be minimal and will be based on business needs.

About us

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.