Quality Technician II

Synergy Flavors • Chicago, IL

14h • $21 - $31

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 testing incoming raw materials, intermediate products, and finished product samples, as well as exhibiting the ability to lead cross-functional teams and support programs. How You Will Contribute This role is 2nd shift 2 PM to 10:30PM M-F

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a related field Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Food Science/Technology and/or Business related with 1-4 years of experience or Highschool Diploma with 3-6 years of Laboratory/Flavor industry experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

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, refractometer, densitometer, colorimeter, GC, and auto titrators preferred.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting information/data preferred.
• Experience presenting findings to department leads preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead primary program and communicate findings/status to relevant functional groups.
• Support multiple programs to ensure site adherence to quality, food safety, and organizational objectives.
• Provide timely and consistent communication between internal cross functional groups to support day to day operations.
• Lead, maintain, and conduct training of relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with QC Team members and cross-functional partners.
• Make recommendations for revisions to SOPs to Laboratory Management as needed.
• Initiate beginning steps of quality investigations, by reporting issues to more senior quality laboratory personnel to support in finding the true root cause.
• Perform daily testing of all raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, ensuring they are tested in accordance with established SOPs.
• Responsible for ensuring laboratory and production records are in compliance.
• Discern sensory/organoleptic differences between tested raw materials, intermediates, and finished products for flavors and flavor chemicals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level