Beverage Applications Scientist II – Onsite Flavor Innovation

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

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.