Company Overview

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods.

We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.

Your Role in Synergy's Success

About the Position

This person will be responsible for testing incoming raw materials, intermediate products, and finished product samples. 

How You Will Contribute

Primary Accountabilities:

• Perform daily testing of all raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.  Ensure that the products are tested in accordance with established SOPs.
• Responsible for assuring product conformance to specifications
• Product testing includes: sensory, refractive index, brix, pH, turbidity, HPLC/GC, particle size testing, colorimetry, viscosity, density, water activity, manual titration, and other testing as assigned
• Able to analyze data and produce detailed reports noting relevant specification information
• Able to take microbial samples and maintain a sterile/clean environment throughout the process.
• Responsible for sampling incoming raw materials for analysis, including lifting 50lbs repeatedly.
• Perform daily testing of all raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.  Ensure that the products are tested in accordance with established SOPs and within specification
• Responsible for creating COAs, preparing micro samples, calibrating laboratory equipment, and maintaining production and quality records to ensure compliance
• File raw material / finished product retains and records
• Exhibit professional appearance and demeanor while maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in a related field such as Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Food Science / Technology and/or Business Related
• 2+ years of quality control laboratory experience applying skills in a comprehensive and hands-on manner.
• Previous flavor industry experience. 

Requirements:     

• Highschool Diploma or General Education Degree with 2-5 years of Inspection and/or Manufacturing Experience
• Experience with HACCP, FSP, ISO 22000, SQF, BRC, or equivalent Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) criteria.
• Experience with QC related instruments such as pH meters, refractometer, densitometer, colorimeter, GC, water activity meter, and turbidimeter.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret information
• Excellent organization skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated excellence in priority setting and execution skills.
• Able to handle multiple priorities.
• Discern sensory differences between tested flavors and flavor chemicals.

Starting Hourly Rate : $20.00/HR (More depending on experience)

1st shift Monday - Friday

The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

For more information on our benefits click here.

Department: Quality

Location: Hamilton, OH

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Reporting To: Quality Supervisor

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.