Quality Technician II — Flavor Lab Lead & QA

Synergy Flavors, Inc; Wauconda (IL); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, Inc in Wauconda, Illinois is looking for a quality-focused individual to lead quality programs. Responsibilities include initiating investigations, calibrating lab equipment, performing microbial sampling, and testing raw materials.

The candidate should have experience with quality certifications and be proficient with QC instruments. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience. The position offers an hourly rate starting at $21.00 and operates onsite with Monday to Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in HACCP, FSP, ISO 22000, SQF, BRC, or equivalent GFSI criteria preferred.
• Experience with QC instruments is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required.

Responsibilities

• Lead primary program and communicate with relevant groups.
• Conduct training and maintain SOPs with QC team members.
• Perform daily testing of raw materials as per SOPs.

Skills

HACCP, FSP, ISO certifications

QC instruments proficiency

Microsoft Office products

Lifting capacity up to 50 lbs

Education

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

High School Diploma with laboratory/flavor industry experience

Tools

pH meters

refractometers

densitometers

colorimeters

GC

auto‑titrators

Job description

Synergy Flavors, Inc in Wauconda, Illinois is looking for a quality-focused individual to lead quality programs. Responsibilities include initiating investigations, calibrating lab equipment, performing microbial sampling, and testing raw materials.

The candidate should have experience with quality certifications and be proficient with QC instruments. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience. The position offers an hourly rate starting at $21.00 and operates onsite with Monday to Friday hours.