Quality Technician I

Synergy Flavors•Wauconda, IL

1d•$20•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 This person will be responsible for the testing of incoming raw materials, intermediate products, and finished product samples.

Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
Bachelor of Science in a related field, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Food Science/Technology and/or Business related; and 0-2+ years of experience or High school Diploma with 2-4+ years of Laboratory/Flavor industry experience.
Exhibit professional appearance and demeanor in day-to-day activities and communications.
Demonstrate effective time management and attention to detail in work performed.

Nice To Haves

Experience/certificates in HACCP, FSP, ISO 22000, SQF, BRC, or equivalent Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) criteria preferred.
Experience with QC-related instruments such as pH meters, refractometers, densitometers, colorimeters, GC, and auto-titrators preferred.
Experience analyzing and interpreting information/data preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Responsibilities

Perform daily testing of all raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
Ensure that the products are tested in accordance with established SOPs and within specifications. This testing may include: sensory evaluations, RFI, brix, pH, turbidity, GC, particle size analysis, density, manual titration, and other testing as assigned.
Responsible for assuring product conformance to specifications.
Analyze data and generate reports/Certificates of Analysis noting relevant specification information.
Acquire microbial samples while maintaining a sterile/ clean environment throughout the process.
Responsible for sampling of incoming raw materials for analysis.
Responsible for calibrating laboratory equipment.
Ensure laboratory and production records comply.
Prepare samples for contract testing.
Responsible for the organization and storage of Raw Material and Finished Product retains/controls and records.
Maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment to ensure audit readiness.
Demonstrate the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Discern sensory/organoleptic differences between tested raw materials, intermediates, and finished products for flavors and flavor chemicals.