Quality Technician I - 1st Shift

Synergy Flavors•Chicago, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry. This role is responsible for testing incoming raw materials, intermediate products, and finished product samples to ensure they meet established specifications and quality standards.

Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Effective time management and attention to detail.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Food Science/Technology/Business related; and 0-2 years of experience OR Highschool Diploma with 2-4 years of Laboratory/Flavor industry experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience/certificates in HACCP, FSP, ISO 22000, SQF, BRC, or equivalent Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) criteria.
Experience with QC related instruments such as pH meters, refractometer, densitometer, colorimeter, GC, and auto titrators.
Experience analyzing and interpreting information/data.

Responsibilities

Perform daily testing of all raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
Ensure products are tested in accordance with established SOPs and within specifications.
Conduct various tests including sensory evaluations, RFI, brix, pH, turbidity, GC, particle size analysis, density, manual titration, and other assigned tests.
Assure product conformance to specifications.
Analyze data and generate reports/Certificates of Analysis.
Acquire microbial samples while maintaining a sterile/clean environment.
Sample incoming raw materials for analysis.
Calibrate laboratory equipment.
Ensure laboratory and production records are in compliance.
Prepare samples for contract testing.
Organize and store Raw Material and Finished Product retains/controls and records.
Maintain a safe, neat, and clean environment.
Demonstrate the ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
Discern sensory/organoleptic differences between tested raw materials, intermediates, and finished products for flavors and flavor chemicals.