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.
The Quality Technician will support the operations of laboratory duties and perform a broad range of tasks to ensure completion of daily quality tests. This role provides collaborative support of quality functions and supports continuous improvement projects.
Primary 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.
o 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 are in compliance.
· 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. · 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.
Professional Experience/Qualifications
· 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.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
· Must demonstrate effective time management and attention to detail in work performed.
· Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Education: · 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 Highschool Diploma with 2-4 years of Laboratory/Flavor industry experience.
Pay Range : $19.65 to $29.48/hr
The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.
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Department: Quality
Location: Chicago, Illinois - West 37th Street
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Reporting To: Quality Supervisor
We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.
We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.
Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.
Synergy Flavors is a leading manufacturer and supplier of flavorings, extracts and essences, with a truly global footprint. Part of Carbery Group, we have extensive experience across the food and beverage industry, developing high quality taste solutions which inspire innovation and can help you stay one step ahead of the competition.
Our flavor creation and application capabilities span the globe – with commercial, technical and manufacturing support facilities in the US, Brazil, UK, Ireland, Italy, and Thailand. As a result, we have the market understanding to work collaboratively with customers worldwide to develop flavor solutions for diverse categories.
Combining a long heritage of flavor development with modern extraction technology, we blend art and science to create an exceptional array of tastes. Investing continuously in our R&D and technical capabilities, our commitment to analytical and sensory innovation ensures we are always on hand to deliver the latest market insights and flavor breakthroughs.
For more information, visit www.synergytaste.com
