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Synergy Flavors · 3 months ago

Sr. Savory Application Technologist I

US - Wauconda, Illinois

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$69K/yr - $104K/yr

7+ years exp

Synergy Flavors is a company specializing in flavor solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Savory Application Technologist I to lead the development and optimization of savory food products. The role involves managing complex projects, providing technical support, and mentoring junior team members while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Independently develop and optimize savory product formulations using various flavor delivery systems

Reverse engineer finished products based on label declarations and nutritional panels

Demonstrate thorough understanding of batching, processing, and formulation techniques

Create recipes featuring winning flavors, new technologies, and product design proposals to drive value for the savory flavor business

Establish and execute testing protocols for shelf life and stability studies

Provide advanced technical support to internal and external customers during demos, presentations, plant trials, and production runs

Maintain organized and efficient laboratory equipment and environment

Participate in routine taste panels and sensory evaluations

Demonstrate broad flavor knowledge and understanding of savory systems and applications

Possess moderate understanding of finished product labels, nutritional panels, and ingredient statements

Stay current with new ingredients, flavor trends, and changes to industry standards

Lead cross-functional teams for strategic internal projects and key accounts

Collaborate frequently with Flavor Chemists, Account Managers, Marketing, Business Development, and other Application Technologists to deliver winning submissions

May accompany account managers on sales calls or customer visits as technical support

Understand the background and strategic context of incoming project requests

Showcase flavors effectively to customers through innovative demos and presentations

Lead projects independently, including planning, analysis, and communication of results

Solve complex technical challenges by gathering and synthesizing information from internal and external sources

Track and analyze project outcomes to inform future development

Mentor and coach junior technologists, fostering technical growth and collaboration

May direct Lab Technicians in batching finished products, screening flavors and conducting stability tests

Receive guidance from senior coaches/mentors while contributing to team development

Demonstrate a broad understanding of Synergy’s business and strategic goals

Moderate direct influence on functional activities and contribute to business decisions through technical leadership

Domestic travel up to 30% to support customer visits, plant trials, presentations, and cross-functional collaboration

Participate in and help execute trade shows demos, with moderate experience in representing technical capabilities and showcasing flavor solutions

Qualification

Savory product developmentFlavor systems knowledgeProject managementFood Science degreeApplication lab experienceDocumentation skillsLeadership capabilitiesOrganizational agilityCommunication skillsPresentation skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor of Science or higher in Food Science or other applied science

Minimum 7 years of application lab experience in savory product development or related field

5+ years of application lab experience in 2 or more of the following areas: bakery, dairy and dairy analogs, plant-based applications, flavoring seasoning blends and proteins, dips, sauces, and dressings

Advanced understanding of food preparation practices, mixing/blending techniques, and flavor systems

Ability to reverse engineer formulations and interpret label/nutritional data

Strong documentation skills; proficient in Excel, Word, and internal databases

Ability to work accurately and efficiently across multiple complex projects

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong presentation skills

Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Possesses strong organizational agility especially when leading cross-functional projects

Be able to develop and maintain strong peer relationships and collaborate effectively within a team environment

Comfortable with ambiguity and capable of driving projects independently

Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Preferred

Experience with retort processing of savory products

Experience supporting plant trials and commercialization processes

Company

Synergy Flavors

Synergy Flavors is a manufacturer and supplier of flavorings, extracts and essences, with a truly global footprint. It is a sub-organization of Carbery Group.

Founded in 1886

Wauconda, Illinois, USA

201-500 employees