Quality Technician I - 3rd shift

Synergy Flavors•Hamilton, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This person will be responsible for testing incoming raw materials, intermediate products, and finished product samples. Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry. They are driven by purpose, with a vision to enrich lives through healthier and tastier foods. The company believes great flavor starts with great people and is committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, their teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma or General Education Degree with 2-5 years of Inspection and/or Manufacturing Experience.
Experience with 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, water activity meter, and turbidimeter.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.).
Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret information.
Excellent organization skills.
Demonstrate the ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
Demonstrated excellence in priority setting and execution skills.
Able to handle multiple priorities.
Discern sensory differences between tested flavors and flavor chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in a related field such as Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Food Science / Technology and/or Business Related.
2+ years of quality control laboratory experience applying skills in a comprehensive and hands-on manner.
Previous flavor industry experience.

Responsibilities

Perform daily testing of all raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
Ensure that the products are tested in accordance with established SOPs.
Responsible for assuring product conformance to specifications.
Product testing includes: sensory, refractive index, brix, pH, turbidity, HPLC/GC, particle size testing, colorimetry, viscosity, density, water activity, manual titration, and other testing as assigned.
Able to analyze data and produce detailed reports noting relevant specification information.
Able to take microbial samples and maintain a sterile/clean environment throughout the process.
Responsible for sampling incoming raw materials for analysis, including lifting 50lbs repeatedly.
Responsible for creating COAs, preparing micro samples, calibrating laboratory equipment, and maintaining production and quality records to ensure compliance.
File raw material / finished product retains and records.
Exhibit professional appearance and demeanor while maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment.