Applications Lab Intern
About the Company: Synergy is a leading international supplier of value-added flavors and ingredients, serving the global food and beverage industries. Our objective is simple: to make our clients’ food, drink and nutritional products taste great. To achieve this, we employ some of the industry's most creative minds. Independently owned by Carbery Group, Synergy has the benefit of over 130 years of flavor industry expertise. Synergy’s American headquarters is in Wauconda, Illinois, with additional facilities in Rochester, New York; Hamilton, Ohio; and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Internationally, we have operations in the UK, Ireland, Italy and Thailand.
Position Summary: The Applications Lab Intern will support the applications team by performing routine laboratory tasks
Roles and Responsibilities:
· Participate in group intern project as a technical lead
- Work with a designated application scientist to create and execute an individual project to enhance your knowledge of finished product development.
- Batch finished product formulas
- Perform analytical tests on samples (Brix, pH, TA, etc.)
- Process finished product samples (carbonate, thermally process)
- Screen flavors in various bases
- Prepare samples for shipment (bottle, label, etc.)
- Help keep laboratories clean and organized
- Participate in taste panels
Required Skills and Experience:
- Must be enrolled in an Accredited Applied Science Bachelor’s program.
- General knowledge of basic laboratory skills
- Good math and basic chemistry knowledge that can be applied to basic laboratory skills
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support multiple projects within a given day.
- A positive attitude, a team player, engaging and able to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively.