Applications Technologist II

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize finished product formulations using various flavor delivery systems.
• Lead complex processing of batches (panning, running Microthermics, etc.).
• Demonstrate strong understanding of basic mixing and blending skills in different applications of one’s department and have ability to follow formulations precisely.
• Write production formulas with batching instructions with peer review by Senior Application Technologist or lead.
• Have a basic understanding of finished product labels, nutritional panels, and ingredient statements.
• Set up and run shelf life/stability tests according to parameters given.
• Possess strong general flavor knowledge.
• Stay current with new ingredients, flavor trends and changes to industry standards.
• Participate on cross‑functional teams and key accounts to create demos and presentations.
• Provide basic technical support to customers during demos and presentations with account managers.
• Work on projects with ambiguity, executing them in a timely manner.
• Participate in routine taste panels and provide input.
• Maintain good documentation and lab notebook organization skills.
• Maintain an organized and efficient laboratory equipment and environment.
• Demonstrate a team‑first orientation and collaborative mindset.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education & Expertise

• BS degree in Food Science or another applied science (minimum 5 years of relevant experience).

Degree of Autonomy

• Limited supervision.
• Executes assigned tasks and broader project components.
• Independently tracks, analyzes, and interprets own results.
• Begins proposing improvements or adjustments to methods.

Ability to Impact or Influence Function & /or Business

• Significant contributory impact on own function.
• Some contributory impact on business results.

Competencies

• Composure
• Problem solving
• Self‑knowledge
• Action oriented
• Presentation skills
• Drive for results

Starting Salary
: $68,000 to $92,000. The actual compensation offered will depend on geography, skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Department: R&D

Location:

Wauconda, Illinois
Work Arrangement:
Onsite
Reporting To:
Associate Director of Product Development

For more information on our benefits, please refer to the company website.

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