Quality Intern at Synergy Flavors in Wauconda, IL

Summary: Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry. The Quality and Food Safety Intern will work in the Quality Lab, gaining skills in testing incoming raw materials, intermediate products, and finished product samples. Responsibilities: - Laboratory testing, learning the production process and quality testing/support, work with Will B. to learn the lab testing process and support the lab as a QC Tech - Supplier/Raw Material Document Updates/Maintenance, work with Sarah to update documentation and update Trace Gains - Production entry-level reviews/inspections (i.e. glass/brittle plastic register check, approved chemical list check, etc.), work with Sarah to complete annual tasks to support/improve SQF compliance - Participate in Synergy's group intern Project Required Qualifications: - Currently seeking BS degree in either Biology, Chemistry, Food Science or related discipline - Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint efficiently - Basic understanding of lean manufacturing desirable - Demonstrate the ability to work independently and with minimum supervision - Discern sensory differences between tested flavors and flavor chemicals - A positive attitude, a team player, engaging and able to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively Required Skills: Biology degree, Chemistry degree, Food Science degree Important Skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Lean manufacturing Nice-to-Have Skills: Sensory analysis, Independent work