Applications Technologist I

Synergy Flavors, Inc.; Wauconda, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, Inc. in Wauconda, Illinois, is seeking an Applications Technologist I to support the development of a wide variety of beverage products.

You will optimize formulations, screen flavors, and collaborate with the flavor creation team and sales to deliver customer-ready solutions. The role emphasizes accurate lab work, strong documentation, and effective communication with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science or applied science.
• 0-3 years of application lab experience in beverage product development.
• Ability to work accurately, quickly and with good laboratory practices across multiple projects.
• Good documentation skills; proficient in Excel, Word and databases.
• Soft skills: positive attitude, team player, engaging, and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Optimize beverage based formulations with understanding of processing parameters.
• Screen flavors in various beverage bases.
• Complete selection and resample projects in a timely manner.
• Participate in routine taste panels to understand flavor language.
• Work collaboratively with sales and marketing presentations and demos for customers.
• Utilize flavor knowledge to select best flavor for each application and work closely with flavor creation team to optimize flavors when needed.
• Provide technical support on customer calls.
• Perform routine processing of batches (carbonation, analytical tests, etc.).
• Write basic production formulas with guidance of Senior Applications Technologist.
• Make minor revisions to existing formulas under direct supervision.

Skills

Accurate lab work

Fast with multiple projects

Documentation skills

Excel/Word & databases skills

Team player and communicator

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food Science or other applied 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 I position supports the development of a wide variety of beverage products.

Position Summary

The Applications Technologist I position supports the development of a wide variety of beverage products. We offer you the opportunity to:

• Optimize beverage based formulations with understanding of processing parameters.
• Screen flavors in various beverage bases.
• Complete selection and resample projects in a timely manner.
• Participate in routine taste panels to understand flavor language.
• Work collaboratively with sales and marketing presentations and demos for customers.
• Utilize flavor knowledge to select best flavor for each application and work closely with flavor creation team to optimize flavors when needed.
• Provide technical support on customer calls.
• Perform routine processing of batches (carbonation, analytical tests, etc.).
• Write basic production formulas with guidance of Senior Applications Technologist.
• Make minor revisions to existing formulas under direct supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science or other applied science.
• 0-3 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

Salary Range: $56,000 - $76,000 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.

Job Details

• 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.