Research & Development Technician

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 R&D Technician supports agricultural innovation by coordinating field research, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining key systems such as weather monitoring and compost operations to enhance sustainable sugarcane production.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Biology, or related field

Minimum 3 years’ experience in the agricultural field

Valid driver’s license

Skills and Competencies:

Effective team leadership and coordination

Excellent analytical and problem solving capabilities

Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks

Knowledge of agricultural experimental design and field trial methods

Proficiency with GIS and drone technologies for field applications

Strong data management, reporting skills, and attention to detail

Roles and Responsibilities:

Plan and coordinate research initiatives in crop nutrition, weed control, IPM, plant growth regulators, and harvesting practices

Manage the composting site and ensure adherence to operational standards

Develop and maintain field maps using ArcGIS to support research and monitoring

Provide technical support to the variety development program during planting and data collection

Assist with sample processing using Spectra Cane (NIR equipment) for quality analysis

Coordinate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) monitoring for pests such as Froghopper and Stemborers

Applications must be submitted with a cover letter, résumé, updated police record, two (2) reference letters, and copies of recent transcripts. All documents should be addressed to:

Sr. Human Resources Manager

Belize Sugar Industries Limited

Tower Hill, Orange Walk

The deadline for submitting the applications and all required documents is March 13, 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.