Clean Seed Coordinator- Plant Tissue Culture

Job description

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. All applications submitted must include the following: Cover letter Résumé Updated police record Two (2) reference letters Copies of recent transcripts The Clean Seed Coordinator – Plant Tissue Culture will be responsible for carrying out laboratory operations related to the in-vitro propagation of sugarcane using tissue culture techniques. The role involves working with tissue culture procedures, standard operating protocols, plant production, and quality control to support the production of disease-free, true-to-type, and high-quality plantlets in accordance with established protocols, biosafety standards, and production targets. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Plant Biotechnology, Plant Science, Biology, Agriculture, or a related field. Minimum 2–5 years’ experience in a laboratory environment. Previous experience with plant tissue culture (sugarcane preferred): culture media preparation, tissue isolation, and disinfection procedures. Practical experience in aseptic techniques and in-vitro plant propagation. Familiar with high throughput plant propagation by tissue culture is a plus. Knowledge of molecular biology and diagnostics techniques. Skills and Competencies : High attention to accuracy, detail, data integrity, and ability to work under sterile conditions. Good record-keeping and basic data analysis and statistical interpretation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and laboratory databases. Effective written and verbal communication ability. Effective communication and report-writing skills. Physically able to perform repetitive laboratory tasks. Work in standing positions for extended periods in a laboratory and greenhouse environment. Work weekend or extended hours during peak production periods or crop season. Role s and Responsibilities: Conduct tissue culture procedures, including explant preparation, initiation, multiplications, rooting, and acclimatization of sugarcane plantlets. Prepare and sterilize culture media, solutions, glassware, and instruments according to standard protocols. Identify and manage contamination (fungal, bacterial, or physiological disorders). Assist in the selection of donor plants, initiation of the culture and maintenance of the mother plant stock (propagation lines) Record and compile laboratory data, production statistics, and experiment results. Maintain laboratory logs, inventory records of laboratory chemicals and consumables, and SOP documentation. Assist with weaning, acclimatization, and hardening of plantlets in greenhouse or nursery conditions. Follow laboratory biosafety, chemical handling, and waste disposal procedure. Assist in improving tissue culture protocols to enhance multiplication rates, survival, and cost efficiency. Perform duties including but not limited to tissue culture initiation, media preparation, plant stock transfer/maintenance, organizing, data collection and analysis, greenhouse, and field work. All applications submitted must include the following and addressed to: Sr. Human Resources Manager Belize Sugar Industries Limited Tower Hill, Orange Walk Cover letter Résumé Updated police record Two (2) reference letters Copies of recent transcripts The deadline for submitting the applications and all required documents is September 4, 2026. For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success.