Micro-B Technician

The Micro-B Technician will be responsible for conducting microbiological sampling, testing, and analysis to ensure the hygienic quality of raw materials, in-process products, finished sugar, and the processing environment. This role will also encompass support for food safety standards, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and contributing to the continuous enhancement of product quality.

 Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree with a major in Microbiology, Biology, Laboratory Technology, or a related field.

  • 1–3 years’ experience in laboratory or microbiology (food, beverage, sugar, or agriculture laboratory preferred)

  • Experience with microbiological plating, culturing, and aseptic techniques would be an asset.

 Skills and Competencies: 

  • Knowledge of microbial identification and enumeration methods

  • Understanding of sugar processing and potential microbial risks (bonus)

  • Ability to use laboratory instruments and maintain accurate records

  • High attention to detail and strong analytical ability

  • High degree of accuracy and ensuring compliance with test procedures and documentation standards

  • A strong sense of timeliness for delivering microbiological results

  • Excellent communication and reporting skills

 Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct routine microbiological tests, including total plate count (TPC), yeast and mold counts, and water quality microbiological testing

  • Perform sample preparation, plating, incubation, and colony enumeration

  • Collect microbiological samples from raw sugar, syrup, and final sugar, process water, cooling towers, steam condensate, food contact surfaces, equipment, and personnel for environmental monitoring

  • Record results in laboratory information systems or logbooks with accuracy and traceability

  • Actively participate as a member of the Microbiology Community of practice in reviewing and revising policies and procedures

  • Assist in the validation and verification of microbiological equipment

  • Maintain clean and sterile workspaces using aseptic techniques

  • Operate and maintain lab equipment such as autoclaves, incubators, microscopes, colony counters

Letters of application accompanied by a Résumé, Police Record, two reference letters and copies of recent transcript should be submitted to: 

 Sr. Human Resources Manager

P.O. Box 29, Tower Hill, Orange Walk

Or email

HR.Belize@asr-group.com

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS DECEMBER 9, 2025.