Quality Intern

Synergy Flavors • Wauconda, IL

19h • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods. We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences. Your Role in Synergy's Success The Quality and Food Safety Intern will work in our Quality Lab gaining skills testing incoming raw materials, intermediate products, and finished product samples.

Requirements

• Currently seeking BS degree in either Biology, Chemistry, Food Science or related discipline
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint efficiently
• Basic understanding of lean manufacturing desirable
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
• Discern sensory differences between tested flavors and flavor chemicals
• A positive attitude, a team player, engaging and able to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively

Responsibilities

• Laboratory testing, learning the production process and quality testing/support, work with Will B. to learn the lab testing process and support the lab as a QC Tech
• Supplier/Raw Material Document Updates/Maintenance, work with Sarah to update documentation and update Trace Gains
• Production entry-level reviews/inspections (i.e. glass/brittle plastic register check, approved chemical list check, etc.), work with Sarah to complete annual tasks to support/improve SQF compliance
• Participate in Synergy's group intern Project

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern