Quality Technician - 1st shift

Position: Quality Technician I - 1st shift
## Quality Technician I - 1st shift

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US - Wauconda, Illinois:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
JR101600# 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 leading a primary program, conducting training, and initiating quality investigations, in addition to calibrating laboratory equipment, microbial/ raw material sampling, and testing of incoming raw materials, intermediates, 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.
* Maintain a safe, neat, and clean environment to ensure audit readiness.
* Demonstrate the ability to work independently and with minimal 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 be able to lift up to 50lbs.
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* 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.
** Key Proficiencies:
*** Exhibit professional appearance and demeanor in day-to-day activities and communications.
* Demonstrate effective time management and attention to detail in work performed.

Starting Hourly Rate : $20.00/HR Monday - Friday 7:30a-4pThe 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.

For more information on our benefits .Department:
Quality

Location:

Wauconda, Illinois Work Arrangement:
Onsite Reporting To:
Quality Supervisor