Quality Technician I: Lab QC & Flavor Testing

carbery; Wauconda (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is seeking a quality-focused laboratory professional in Wauconda, IL. You will perform daily testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, calibrate equipment, sample materials, and ensure adherence to SOPs and specifications.

Responsibilities include data analysis, COA generation, and maintaining audit-ready records. The role requires attention to detail, independence, and the ability to work onsite in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• BSc in Chemistry/Biology/Microbiology/Food Science/Technology or related field; 0–2+ years lab or flavor industry experience (or post-secondary equivalent).
• Experience with HACCP, FSP, ISO 22000, SQF, BRC or equivalent GFSI criteria preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products per SOPs and specifications.
• Tests may include sensory evaluations, pH, brix, turbidity, GC, particle size, density, titration, and other tests.
• Ensure product conformance to specifications.
• Analyze data and prepare reports/Certificates of Analysis.
• Acquire microbial samples in a sterile environment.
• Sample incoming materials for analysis.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Maintain lab and production records for audit readiness.
• Prepare samples for contract testing.
• Organize and store raw material and finished product retains/records.
• Maintain a safe, neat, and clean environment.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Discern sensory differences between materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Professional appearance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Biology/Microbiology/Food Science or related; or Business-related

High school diploma with 2–4+ years laboratory/flavor industry experience

Tools

pH meters

Refractometer

Densitometer

Colorimeter

GC

Auto-titrators

Microsoft Office

Job description

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is seeking a quality-focused laboratory professional in Wauconda, IL. You will perform daily testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, calibrate equipment, sample materials, and ensure adherence to SOPs and specifications.

Responsibilities include data analysis, COA generation, and maintaining audit-ready records. The role requires attention to detail, independence, and the ability to work onsite in a fast-paced lab environment.