Beverage Applications Technologist I

Synergy Flavors, Inc.; Wauconda (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, Inc. in Wauconda, Illinois seeks an Applications Technologist I to support beverage product development. You will work with a team of technologists, helping optimize formulations, screen flavors, and assist with customer demos and technical calls.

The role requires a BS in Food Science or related applied science, and 0–3 years of lab experience. Proficiency in Excel/Word and good documentation skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science or related applied science.
• 0–3 years of application lab experience in beverage product development.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and assorted databases.

Responsibilities

• Optimize beverage 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 interpret flavor language.
• Support sales and marketing presentations and customer demos.
• Provide technical support on customer calls.
• Write basic production formulas with guidance from seniors.
• Make minor revisions to existing formulas under supervision.

Skills

Good documentation

Team player

Effective communication

Excel

Word

Databases

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food Science

Applied science degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Databases

Job description

Synergy Flavors, Inc. in Wauconda, Illinois seeks an Applications Technologist I to support beverage product development. You will work with a team of technologists, helping optimize formulations, screen flavors, and assist with customer demos and technical calls.

The role requires a BS in Food Science or related applied science, and 0–3 years of lab experience. Proficiency in Excel/Word and good documentation skills are essential for success.