Lab Tech III

McCormick Flavor Solutions; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Diversity & life-stage flexibility

Job summary

McCormick Flavor Solutions seeks a Lab Technician III at our Technical Innovation Center in Hunt Valley, MD. The role involves bench preparations of food and beverage formulations, using bench equipment to run trials and screen flavors in collaboration with the Innovation team.

You'll support model food system evaluations, manage lab materials, and ensure data is organized for internal customers. A strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for success in this fast-paced lab

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 12 college credits/CEUs or 1-2 years of lab experience preferred.
• Experience with compounding and weighing with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Flavor Innovation Lab through bench preparations of F&B formulations mimicking market products.
• Use bench equipment and processes to make F&B trials.
• Set up trials to screen F&Bs with ingredients and flavors of interest; record data and communicate results to Innovation team.
• Provide support for model food system evaluation with FONA and Clean flavor lab teams.

Skills

Lab skills

SAP

DevEx

Windows

Data handling

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

12 college credits/CEUs or 1-2 years lab experience

Tools

SAP

DevEx

Job description

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Lab Technician III immediately at our Technical Innovation Center in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

What We Bring To The Table

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Flavor Innovation Lab through bench preparations of food and beverage (F&B) formulations mimicking market products.
• Use various bench equipment and processes to make the F&B trials.
• Use Bench system to set up trials to screen F&Bs with ingredients and flavors of interest. This will involve organizing trial results, recording data, working within DevEx recipe formulations, communicating results with Innovation team and working with internal customers (FONA R&I team, seasoning and flavor team).
• Provide support for model food system evaluation support to the FONA and the Clean flavor lab team.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• A minimum of twelve (12) college credits/CEUs OR in lieu of college credits, 1-2 years of lab experience.
• Preferred college degree
• Previous compounding and weighing experience required with proven accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Strong PC skills required. Experience with SAP, DevEx, Windows environments, managing files and handling data.
• Experience in a Food manufacturing environment or lab and knowledge of food safety.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
• Ability to be self-directed and motivated.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively.
• 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 possess strong teamwork capabilities, flexibility to adjust to customer demands and changing priorities.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds continuously, 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Solid math skills including the ability to work accurately with formulas and decimals.
• Responsible for preparing food formulations, setting up flavors and raw materials for screening and evaluation.
• Managing Raw materials. Stocking, ordering and maintaining lab supplies and raw materials from plants or suppliers.
• Coordinating Tasting Sessions and ballots.
• Operating food processing and pilot equipment.
• Ability to taste diverse foods and beverages.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

Base Salary

$23.65 - $35.47

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Sales Incentive Bonus (SIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Dividend Program.

In Addition To a Competitive Compensation Package, Permanent Employees Of McCormick Are Eligible For Our Extensive Total Rewards Programs That Include

• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

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.