R&D TECHNOLOGIST

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Kemalpaşa; On-site; TRY 156,240 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

McCormick is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Turkey to support daily sample preparation for customer projects and maintain stock for raw materials, ensuring traceability in lab systems. The role emphasizes safe lab practices and timely delivery of materials for flavor-related research.

Candidates should have college-level education and be self-motivated with the ability to work well in a team and under tight deadlines. Food industry or lab experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the Food Industry or in a laboratory environment desirable
• College level education

Responsibilities

• Preparing samples on a daily basis for specific customer projects to meet strict deadlines
• Prepare and dispatch samples to customers globally
• Help maintain laboratory stock of raw materials
• Assist in preparing samples for research and shelf life tests
• Maintain a clean and safe Laboratory environment in accordance with health & safety standards
• Sampling and picking up of raw materials from the factory on site
• Other ad hoc duties as appropriate

Skills

Laboratory skills

Food industry experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

College level education

Tools

Lab information systems

Job description

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• Preparing samples on a daily basis for specific customer projects, as set out by the formulations and as required by the project brief to meet strict deadlines. Some cooking and working with meat & poultry ingredients may be required.
• Prepare and dispatch samples to customers globally meeting specific customs requirements for each country. Working with existing systems to create the necessary documents and liaising with International Trade Compliance team.
• Help maintain laboratory stock of raw materials, keeping stock levels at an appropriate level.
• Help maintain base stock for the laboratory to follow FIFO and availability of base within its shelf life.
• Assist in preparing samples for research, shelf life test, and other requirements.
• Participate in internal tasting panel for flavour evaluation of raw materials and finished products
• Assist in evaluating of raw materials and seasonings to ensure the highest standard in quality in line with the Gold Standard Programme.
• Working on existing lab systems to maintain data and traceability of raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain a clean and safe Laboratory environment in accordance with health & safety standards.
• Sampling and picking up of raw materials from the factory located on the same site.
• Other ad hoc duties as appropriate, in line with business requirements.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Previous experience within the Food Industry or in a laboratory environment desirable
• College level education
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
• Assertive and able to deal effectively with people at all levels
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and to deal with constant changes

COMPANY

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 12,400 employees around the world and more than $5 Billion in annual sales., the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

McCormick is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

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WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.