Laboratory Analyst

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single‑use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

The purpose of this role is to carry out chemical testing and analysis to ensure product quality, safety, and compliance with defined specifications and quality standards. The role is accountable for generating accurate and reliable analytical data to support operational processes, quality assurance, and informed decision‑making across the business. This includes ensuring that all testing activities are performed in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner, in line with established laboratory procedures and quality management systems.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical analysis, effluent monitoring to sewer and river water accurately and efficiently.
• Provide timely, reliable QC data in full compliance with SHHEQ standards, laboratory procedures, and quality management systems.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve analytical discrepancies, escalating issues where required.
• Ensure accurate data entry, reporting, and maintenance of high‑quality, auditable records.
• Support and participate in GMP audits within process and packing areas and accompany management on safety audits.
• Operate in accordance with safe systems of work, including TBRA, COSHH, and incident reporting frameworks.
• Accurately input analytical data into SAP and SharePoint systems, ensuring integrity, traceability, and accessibility of information.
• Collaborate effectively with laboratory staff and operations teams.
• Work effectively under pressure to meet operational and reporting deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant working environment, including supporting GMP inspections and audits.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of laboratory instruments.
• Support shift laboratory and microbiology activities as required, including providing cover for shift operations where necessary.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation.

Work Experiences

• Previous laboratory experience is essential (titrations, reagent preparation, UV‑Vis analysis…)
• Basic understanding of working in a laboratory, manufacturing, or quality‑controlled environment.
• Experience working with quality systems such as ISO or BRCGS.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: GCSEs (or equivalent), including Mathematics and Science.
• Preferred: A‑levels (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a related science subject.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Skills

• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.
• Business & Financial Acumen – Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions of our organisation; interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better corporate decisions.
• Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.
• Customer Orientation – Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times. Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs.
• Establishes Trust – Gaining the confidence and faith of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, integritous and vulnerable.
• Problem‑Solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact‑based manner.
• Results Orientation & Accountability – Takes accountability, identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters 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.
• Continuous Improvement – Establishes methods and utilizes specialised techniques to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes.
• Self‑Development – Seeks feedback on one's strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in order to perform more effectively or enhance their career.

Location of Role

Thames Refinery, London