Flavor Compounder

Imbibe is a dynamic, high-growth food and beverage development company based in Niles, Illinois. We specialize in developing, creating, and manufacturing beverage flavors, ingredient systems, and finished food and beverage products. Our mission is to design ingredients with impact for the food and beverage industry.

Since our founding in 1963, Imbibe has been at the forefront of flavor innovation and product development. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including full product development, taste modulation, and finished product solutions. Our state-of-the-art campus features an Innovation Center and Pilot Plant that enable us to tackle industry-wide taste and texture challenges, ensuring that our clients receive the highest quality products.

At Imbibe, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to continuous improvement. Our values of collaboration, accountability, and entrepreneurship drive us to deliver exceptional results for our clients. We also believe in giving back to the community. Through various initiatives we support efforts to combat food insecurity in the Chicagoland area by donating ingredients and our time.

If you're passionate about the food and beverage industry and eager to make a meaningful impact, Imbibe is the place for you. Let's create something extraordinary together!

The Flavor Compo under supports our Flavorists with daily functions by compounding and batching flavor formulas; testing and analyzing the flavors; maintaining flavor lab inventory of raw materials, ensuring supplies are available and that lab is well-maintained, clean, and presentable.

• Assist Flavorists as needed.
• Precisely follow flavor formula batch instructions to compound and batch flavors (6 flavors / flavor base oils per day).
• Gather analytical information, including specific gravity and flash points of flavors.
• Maintain inventory and ensure that flavor ingredients and raw materials are within shelf life.
• Operate and maintain lab and pilot plant equipment – homogenizer, spray drier, ribbon blender, as needed.
• Check and restock flavor lab supply of raw materials, including but not limited to pipettes, solvents, and lab supplies as needed.
• Prepare stock solutions: (syrup bases, citric acid solution, sodium benzoate solution, chemical dilutions, etc.)
• Prepare flavor samples to be shipped to the customer.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized work environment and follow good manufacturing practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• This role does not include supervisory or management responsibilities.

• A team player with a strong work ethic who is willing to do what it takes to support the development and launch of new products on tight timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the lab.
• Attention to detail and ability to accurately follow batching instructions.
• Constantly in an upright position for around 6 hours a day and frequently moves about the laboratory and office spaces.
• May occasionally need to move, lift, or transport containers of ingredients weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• This position requires the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, including but not limited to lab coats, safety glasses, gloves, face masks, respirators, ear protection, etc.

• 1-2 years of experience as a compo under in a flavor or pharmaceutical lab is preferred.
• Experience working with food and beverage processing equipment is a plus.
• Experience working in the food or beverage industry is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Office, and Power Point
• Must understand material and equipment hazards and perform duties in a safe manner utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment.

• This is a full-time laboratory position.
• This position requires the handling of food grade chemicals and ingredients for food and beverage with strong odors.
• Typical office setting for most desk work and paperwork including use of standard office equipment.
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