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# Applications Technologist I

- **Company:** Synergy LLC
- **Location:** Wauconda, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $56,000.0 - $76,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Databases, GXP
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usb7373d7bb649bdcc5612edbe7e519f00/eaa

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science in Food Science or other applied science.

 * 0-3 years of application lab experience in beverage product development.

 * Ability to work accurately, quickly and with good laboratory practices across multiple projects within the day/week.

 * You must possess good documentation skills, and be adept at working within programs such as Excel, Word & assorted databases.

 * Soft skills: we are looking for someone with a positive attitude, a team player, engaging and able to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively.

## Description

Position Summary: The Applications Technologist I position supports the development of a wide variety of beverage products.
We offer you the opportunity to:

 * Optimize beverage based formulations with understanding of processing parameters.

 * Screen flavors in various beverage bases.

 * Complete selection and resample projects in a timely manner.

 * Participate in routine taste panels to understand flavor language.

 * Work collaboratively with sales and marketing presentations and demos for customers.

 * Utilize flavor knowledge to select best flavor for each application and work closely with flavor creation team to optimize flavors when needed

 * Provide technical support on customer calls

 * Perform routine processing of batches (carbonation, analytical tests, etc.)

 * Write basic production formulas with guidance of Senior Applications Technologist.

 * Make minor revisions to existing formulas under direct supervision.


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