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# Applications Scientist II

- **Company:** Synergy Flavors
- **Location:** Lake Barrington, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $68,000.0 - $92,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Databases, Server Administration, GXP
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/applications-scientist-ii-wauconda-il--924420eb-a059-4389-b07a-0891cc6039a0

## About the Role

Food and Beverage Industry, Nutrition, Beverages, Team Player, Customer Relations, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Software Administration, Product Demonstration, Technical Support, * Bachelor of Science in Food Science or other applied science.

 * 4 or more 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.

Salary Range: $68,000 - 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.

## Description

Position Summary: The Applications Technologist II position specializes in the development of a wide variety of food or beverage products.

We offer you the opportunity to:

 * Develop and optimize finish product formulation using various flavor delivery systems.
 * Write production formulas with batching instructions with peer review.
 * Participate in routine taste panels to understand flavor language.
 * Participates in cross-functional team collaboration on major projects to contribute to winning submissions.
 * Work on projects with ambiguity and execute projects with support of Sr. applications technologist.
 * Provide technical support to customers during demos and presentations with account managers.
 * Stay current with new ingredients, flavor trends and changes to industry standards.