Flavor Innovation Scientist II

McCormick & Company, Inc.; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Flexibility and support for diverse生活

Job summary

McCormick & Company seeks a Scientist II, Innovation to lead flavor and model food system development at the Technical Innovation Center in Hunt Valley, MD. You will plan projects, evaluate new ingredients, and collaborate with the R&I team to advance flavor technology from concept to demonstration.

The role requires a strong scientific background, experience with scale-up processes, and excellent communication to partner with customers and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level education with 5–10 years of experience in related field.
• Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience or PhD with 1 year experience.
• Extensive knowledge of food ingredients and technologies across product types.
• Experience with data analysis, publications, and invention disclosures.
• Strong communication and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead flavor and model food system development.
• Plan and manage projects, define requirements and experimental design.
• Evaluate new ingredients and technologies.
• Support model food system evaluation for the Optify team.
• Communicate status with stakeholders and teammates; supervise staff.

Skills

Biology

Chemistry

Chemical engineering

Food science

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry/chemical engineering/food science

Master’s degree in relevant field

PhD in related field

Job description

McCormick & Company seeks a Scientist II, Innovation to lead flavor and model food system development at the Technical Innovation Center in Hunt Valley, MD. You will plan projects, evaluate new ingredients, and collaborate with the R&I team to advance flavor technology from concept to demonstration.

The role requires a strong scientific background, experience with scale-up processes, and excellent communication to partner with customers and cross-functional teams.