RD Sensory Lab Supervisor - Hunt Valley MD
RD Sensory Lab Supervisor - Hunt Valley MD
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Job Description
McCormick & Company Incorporated a global leader in flavor is seeking a Sensory Lab Supervisor reporting to a Principal Scientist Sensory. This individual will work at the Technical Innovation Centerlocated in Hunt Valley MD.
With more than $5 billion in annual sales the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices seasoning mixes condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry retail outlets food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. We create differentiating flavors consumers prefer with unmatched quality science innovation and service. Every day no matter where or what you eat you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick makes every moment and meal better
As a company recognized for exceptional commitment to employees McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits programs and services. Benefits include but are not limited to tuition assistance medical dental vision disability group life insurance 401(k) profit sharing paid holidays and vacations.
Position Description:
Under the general supervision of the Sensory Scientist leads the technician staff of 3 technicians and ensures the successful of all types of sensory testing including Descriptive Discrimination and Consumer panels. In addition to fulfilling the duties of the lab technician as needed this position is responsible for scheduling panels and resources for support maintaining and creating Lab SOPs and best practices and training lab technicians and contractors. Lab technician duties include preparing samples administering tests including setting up panels and recording detailed and accurate information about tests in a timely manner while following SOPs. Also responsible for training technician staff on proper food safety food preparation and sensory protocols. Has latitude in making decisions regarding the relative priority of laboratory activities approving overtime work and purchasing raw materials required for process runs. Additional responsibilities include electronic file maintenance software trouble shooting learning new software packages ordering supplies and maintaining laboratory cleanliness and organization.
Required Technical Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a Food Science or related field
1 Years experience leading and training teams
Excellent analytical mathematical writing and attention to detail skills
Demonstrated ability to make decisions and work with minimal supervision
Proficient with PCs; WindowsWord Excel
Strong interpersonal skills ability to work under tight deadlines changing priorities and maintain confidentiality of information
Basic laboratory skills food preparation skills and excellent housekeeping skills
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to perform moderate physical work over prolonged periods while standing and able to lift 50 pounds
Preferred Technical Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a Food Science or related field
Basic knowledge of audio/visual equipment
Knowledge /practice of basic sensory procedures
Working knowledge of food systems ingredient/processing interactions
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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a general policy McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
