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

Application Technologist II is responsible for beverage and product development featuring coffee, tea, and other botanical extracts, essences, and flavors. The role is laboratory-based, but is expected to interact with customers and internal collaborators to produce customer-preferred application solutions.

How You Will Contribute

EDUCATION/EXPERTISE

BS degree in Food Science or other applied science (5+ years)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and optimize finished product formulations using various flavor delivery systems.

• Lead some complex processing of batches (panning, running Microthermics, etc.)
• Demonstrates strong understanding of basic mixing and blending skills in different applications of one’s department and have ability to follow formulations precisely
• Write production formulas with batching instructions with peer review by Sr App or lead
• Have a basic understanding of finished product labels, nutritional panels, and ingredient statements
• Set up and run shelf life/stability tests according to parameters given
• Must possess strong general flavor knowledge
• Stay current with new ingredients, flavor trends and changes to industry standards
• Participate on cross-functional teams and key accounts to create demos and presentations.
• Provide basic technical support to customers during demos and presentations with account managers
• Work on projects with ambiguity, execute project in a timely manner
• Participate in routine taste panels and provide input

• Good documentation and lab notebook organization skills
• Maintain organized and efficient laboratory equipment and environment.
• Team-first orientation and collaborative mindset
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal

DEGREEE OF AUTOMONY

Limited supervision

• Executes assigned tasks and broader project components
• Independently tracks, analyzes, and interprets own results
• Begins proposing improvements or adjustments to methods

Ability to Impact or Influence Function &/or Business

• Significant contributory impact on own function

Some contributory impact on business results

COMPETENCIES

• Composure
• Problem solving
• Self-knowledge
• Action oriented
• Presentation skills
• Drive for results

Starting Salary : $68,000 to $92,000

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: R&D

Location: Wauconda, Illinois

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Reporting To: Associate Director of Product Development

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.