Lab Tech III

McCormick & Company Inc. a global leader in the spice flavor and seasonings industry is seeking a full-time Flavor Lab Tech III. This new hire will work in the Technical Innovation Center locatedin Hunt Valley MD. The candidate will report to a Flavorist.

McCormick & Company Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14000 employees worldwide. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories we manufacture market and distribute spices seasoning mixes condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce retailfood manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick Frenchs Franks RedHot Stubbs OLD BAY Lawrys Zatarains Ducros Vahin Cholula Schwartz Kamis DaQiao Club House Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day no matter where or what you eat or drink you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. Our Purpose is To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor and our Vision is A World United by Flavorwhere healthy sustainable and delicious go hand in hand.

As a company recognized for its 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.

The Flavor Technician will support Flavor Creation through compounding flavor formulations and applying them to a variety of tasting bases that represent finished products in the food industry for organoleptic evaluation.

Key Responsiblities

• Assist Product Developers & Flavor Chemists with lab tasks / duties.
• Conducting basic benchtop application / food formulas.
• Setting up and screening flavors for oral evaluation.
• Responsible for the preparation / set-up of raw materials finished products and retention samples.
• Manage lab inventory of raw materials product bases & supplies needed to support daily tasks.
• Precise lab record / data keeping.
• Maintain sanitation and lab organization.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and as a member of a team.
• Setting up samples for daily sensory panel analysis of finished products and retention samples.
• Effectively communicate with related departments on projects and products as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum level of education required: Associate Degree in Sciences (biology chemistry food science etc.) or equivalent training or experience in the food industry (up to 4 years of experience)
• Experience in a Food manufacturing environment or lab and knowledge of food safety is a plus.
• Solid math skills including the ability to work accurately with formulas and decimals.
• Strong PC skills required. Experience operating in a Windows environment managing files and handling data.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including conflict resolution.
• Ability to be self-directed and motivated. Manage time and prioritize work effectively.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while keeping the ability to redirect efforts based on shifting demands.
• Experience following principles and making informed decision.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to identify analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to present information to peers in a logical manner.
• Must have strong teamwork capabilities flexibility to adjust to customer demands.
• Ability to work in a challenging and fast paced environment with changing practices.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds continuously 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Overtime is mandatory at times and regular attendance is required as essential job responsibilities for the position.

The pay range for this position is $22.52 - $33.78.

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.