Flavor Lab Tech Seeking a Flavor Lab Tech to lead routine pilot plant runs to support product commercialization. Lead routine pilot plant runs to support product commercialization. Maintain pilot plant equipment to produce safe and sanitary product for human consumption. Supports food technologists in product development activities (flavor screening, formula iterations, setting up tastings, gathering tasting data, etc.) in the Sweet Goods category. Packs and ships outgoing samples to meet due dates. Maintains inventory of packaging materials, ingredients and general lab supplies. BS in Food Science or Chemistry Preferred High School Diploma Required Minimum of 5 years of lab Exp. (w/ food or Flavor Company) Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and with a team Good Organizational SkillsDetail Oriented Independent and able to take initiativesMUST HAVE: Candidate should be comfortable with Processing Microthermics, UHT.Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
