Quality Control Technician

Company Overview

Synergy Flavours, a division of the Carbery Group, is a global leader in flavourings, extracts, and essences. With locations in 8 countries and customers in over 50 countries, we combine innovation, sensory science, and application expertise to deliver high-quality taste solutions across the food and beverage industry. Guided by our purpose of enriching lives, we help our customers meet evolving consumer needs, whether through sugar reduction, clean label innovation, or enhanced nutritional profiles, while fostering sustainability and collaboration.

Main Purpose of the Role

As a QC Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest quality and food safety standards. You'll be responsible for testing ingredients and finished products, carrying out organoleptic assessments, and ensuring all work is completed efficiently, accurately, and safely. Once compliance is confirmed, you'll authorise the release of ingredients and finished products, helping to maintain our commitment to excellence and consistency across everything we produce.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage workload efficiently, ensuring tasks are completed on time and aligned with Quality Supervisor priorities.
• Ensure availability and stock levels of equipment, glassware, chemicals, and test methods.
• Conduct quality tests on raw materials and finished products in line with QC procedures, verifying analytical results against specifications.
• Organise and perform routine sensory evaluations (taste/odour panels, triangle tests) and manage sample preparation, recording, and distribution.
• Re-sample and retest out-of-spec materials or products, confirming accuracy and reporting non-conformances with recommended actions.
• Record all test results and observations accurately and store data systematically.
• Release raw materials and finished products in the ERP system and coordinate GCMS testing with the Analytical team.
• Verify delivery documentation and liaise with suppliers for any missing paperwork.
• Complete retest programmes, maintain progress records, and relabel or reject stock as required.
• Schedule microbiological samples and manage external testing, ensuring timely dispatch and communication of results.
• Conduct internal audits and environmental monitoring in line with Quality Management System requirements.
• Support ATP positive release, allergen validation, and verification programmes.
• File all paperwork and samples promptly and support investigations of non-conformances.
• Build knowledge of materials, processes, products, and testing procedures, contributing ideas for improvement.
• Follow safety protocols and company policies, perform calibration and verification tasks, and take part in quality-related projects.

Key Ingredients for Success

Essential

• Understanding of the role of Quality in the food Industry
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Team working and communication skills

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the food industry.
• Knowledge / experience of using internal IT / LIMS databases systems
• Knowledge of food industry, particularly in a quality role. Full training will be provided.

Our commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.