Applications Scientist II

Synergy Flavors, Inc; Wauconda (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, seeks an Applications Technologist II to develop and optimize beverage formulations. The role focuses on delivering high-quality taste solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced R&D environment.

You will write production formulas, participate in taste panels, and stay current with new ingredients and industry standards. Onsite in Wauconda, IL, with opportunities to contribute to major beverage projects and customer demos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Food Science or related field.
• 4+ years of beverage product development in an applied lab.
• Proficient documentation and data management.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and databases.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize finish product formulations using flavor delivery systems.
• Write production formulas with batching instructions and peer review.
• Participate in routine taste panels to understand flavor language.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on major projects to win submissions.
• Support customers during demos and with account managers.
• Stay current with ingredients, flavor trends, and industry standards.

Skills

Beverage development

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Laboratory practices

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food Science

Tools

Excel

Word

Databases

Job description

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

The Applications Technologist II position specializes in the development of a wide variety of beverage products.

How You Will Contribute

Application Technologist II The position offers you, an experienced Beverage Development Professional, the opportunity to join Synergy Flavors, one of the leading international suppliers of flavor and ingredients to the global food and beverage industry. You will be able to work with a team of technologists that have developed some of the market leading beverage products you see in stores today. Independently owned by Carbery, Synergy Flavors has the benefit of over 130 years of flavor industry tradition. Synergy’s American headquarters is located in Wauconda, Illinois with additional operations in Rochester, New York; Hamilton, Ohio; and Brazil. Additionally, we have operations in the UK, Ireland and Thailand. Our environment is customer focused, collaborative and focused on growth, innovation and continuous improvement.

Our objective is simple: to make our clients’ food, drinks and nutritional products taste great. To do this, we employ some of the industry's most creative minds.

Position Summary

• Develop and optimize finish product formulation using various flavor delivery systems.
• Write production formulas with batching instructions with peer review.
• Participate in routine taste panels to understand flavor language.
• Participates in cross-functional team collaboration on major projects to contribute to winning submissions.
• Work on projects with ambiguity and execute projects with support of Sr. applications technologist.
• Provide technical support to customers during demos and presentations with account managers.
• Stay current with new ingredients, flavor trends and changes to industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science or other applied science.
• 4 or more years of application lab experience in beverage product development.
• Ability to work accurately, quickly and with good laboratory practices across multiple projects within the day/week.
• You must possess good documentation skills, and be adept at working within programs such as Excel, Word & assorted databases.
• Soft skills: we are looking for someone with a positive attitude, a team player, engaging and able to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively.

Salary Range: $68,000 – 92,000

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. For more information on our benefits click here.

Department: R&D Location: Wauconda, Illinois Work Arrangement: Onsite Reporting To: Applications Manager

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work.

We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry.

Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

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

Across our global organisation, we employ 1000 people in 8 countries – and we are growing. From production specialists to R&D experts, finance, quality, digital, marketing, sales and so much more, see what opportunities await you with Carbery and Synergy.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.