Quality Technician - 1st Shift

## Quality Technician I - 1st Shift Apply:
US - West 37th Street, Chicago:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR101639# Company Overview 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.#

How You Will Contribute
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* 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.  + 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 High school Diploma with 2-4 years of Laboratory/Flavor industry experience.  
** Starting Hourly Rate : $20.00/HR
**** Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm
** 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.