Lab Tech III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Parental leave

Retirement and profit-sharing

Job summary

McCormick & Company is seeking a Lab Technician III at the Technical Innovation Center in Hunt Valley, Maryland. You will support the Flavor Innovation Lab with bench preparations of food and beverage formulations that mirror market products, using bench equipment to run trials and record data for collaboration with the Innovation team.

We expect strong attention to detail, lab experience, and proficiency in SAP, DevEx, and Windows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 12 college credits/CEUs OR 1-2 years lab experience accepted in lieu of college credits.
• Preferred college degree in a related field is a plus.
• Experience with compounding and weighing with accuracy.
• Strong PC skills and data handling in SAP/DevEx/Windows.
• Experience in a food manufacturing lab and knowledge of food safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support the Flavor Innovation Lab with bench preparations of F&B formulations mirroring market products.
• Use bench equipment to run F&B trials and organize results.
• Set up trials using the DevEx recipe framework and communicate results with the Innovation team.
• Assist with model food system evaluation and manage lab materials and raw materials.

Skills

Lab bench work

Data recording

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

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

Preferred college degree

Tools

SAP

DevEx

Windows

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

• 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

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.