Flavor Quality Technician I — Lab Leader & QA Training

Synergy Flavors, Inc; Wauconda (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, Inc. seeks a laboratory technician to lead daily QA testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished products at our Wauconda site.

You will calibrate instruments, perform sensory-related checks, and ensure conformance to SOPs and specifications. The role requires a BS in Chemistry/Biology/Microbiology or Food Science and 0–4 years of lab flavor experience; familiarity with GFSI standards and QC instrumentation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience/certificates in HACCP, FSP, ISO 22000, SQF, BRC, or equivalent Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) criteria preferred.
• Bachelor level degree with 0-2+ years of laboratory/Flavor industry experience or high school diploma with 2-4+ years of lab/flavor exposure.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily testing of all raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Ensure testing aligns with SOPs and specifications.
• Analyze data and generate Certificates of Analysis.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment and maintain clean lab conditions.
• Prepare samples for contract testing and manage sample storage.
• Support audit readiness and ensure records compliance.

Skills

HACCP

ISO 22000

SQF

BRC

GFSI

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Food Science/Technology and/or Business related

Tools

pH meters

refractometer

densitometer

colorimeter

GC

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Job description

Synergy Flavors, Inc. seeks a laboratory technician to lead daily QA testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished products at our Wauconda site.

You will calibrate instruments, perform sensory-related checks, and ensure conformance to SOPs and specifications. The role requires a BS in Chemistry/Biology/Microbiology or Food Science and 0–4 years of lab flavor experience; familiarity with GFSI standards and QC instrumentation is preferred.