Quality Technician - 1st shift

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.

• Test incoming raw materials, intermediate products, and finished product samples.
• Perform daily testing of all raw materials, intermediates, and finished products in accordance with established SOPs.
• Ensure product conformance to specifications.
• Conduct sensory, refractive index, Brix, pH, turbidity, HPLC/GC, particle size, colorimetry, viscosity, density, water activity, manual titration, and other assigned testing.
• Analyze data and produce detailed reports noting relevant specification information.
• Take microbial samples and maintain a sterile/clean environment throughout the process.
• Sample incoming raw materials for analysis, including lifting 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Create COAs, prepare micro samples, calibrate laboratory equipment, and maintain production and quality records to ensure compliance.
• File raw material / finished product records and retain them.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor while ensuring a safe, neat, and clean environment.

• Bachelor of Science in a related field such as Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science/Technology, or Business-related.
• 2+ years of quality control laboratory experience applying skills in a comprehensive and hands‑on manner.
• Previous flavor industry experience.
• High school 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.).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated excellence in priority setting and execution skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Discern sensory differences between tested flavors and flavor chemicals.

Starting hourly rate: $20.00 per hour, with potential increase depending on experience. First shift Monday – Friday. This role will remain open until filled.

Location:

Hamilton, OH.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.