Applications Technologist II

Synergy Flavors•Wauconda, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Synergy Flavors, part of Carbery Group, is an international supplier of flavors and ingredients to the food and beverage industry. The Applications Technologist II specializes in developing a wide variety of beverage products and works with a team of technologists on customer-focused projects in a collaborative environment focused on growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. The role is based onsite in Wauconda, Illinois, in the R&D department, and reports to the Applications Manager. The successful candidate develops and optimizes finished-product formulations using various flavor delivery systems, prepares production formulas and batching instructions, and contributes to product development projects with cross-functional teams. The position includes routine taste panels, customer demonstrations and presentations, and staying current with ingredients, flavor trends, and industry standards. Projects may involve ambiguity and are carried out with support from a senior applications technologist. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Food Science or another applied science and at least four years of application lab experience in beverage product development. Candidates should be accurate and efficient across multiple projects, follow good laboratory practices, document work well, and be comfortable using Excel, Word, and databases. The company describes its workplace as inclusive and collaborative and offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. The stated salary range is $68,000–$92,000; actual compensation depends on factors including geography, skills, education, and experience. The role remains open until filled.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science or another applied science.
Four or more years of application lab experience in beverage product development.
Ability to work accurately and quickly, following good laboratory practices across multiple projects within a day or week.
Good documentation skills.
Proficiency with Excel, Word, and assorted databases.
Positive attitude, team-player approach, engaging manner, and ability to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize finished-product formulations using various flavor delivery systems.
Write production formulas with batching instructions and peer review.
Participate in routine taste panels to understand flavor language.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on major projects and contribute to winning submissions.
Work on ambiguous projects and execute them with support from a senior applications technologist.
Provide technical support to customers during demonstrations and presentations with account managers.
Stay current with new ingredients, flavor trends, and changes to industry standards.