R/D, Food BU Intern

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated in Geneva, IL is seeking a full-time Product Development Intern for a 10-week program from June 7, 2026 to August 13, 2026, requiring 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. As an intern you will sharpen leadership, work on real-world challenges with the internal food technical team, and have opportunities to network with executives and other interns.

McCormick emphasizes flavor and innovation, with a culture that supports growth and empowerment, and visa

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate junior, senior, or graduate student.
• Majors include Food Science, Chemistry, Culinary Science, Nutrition Science or related field.
• GPA minimum 3.0 overall and 3.3 within major.
• Excellent oral and written communication required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Lab or kitchen experience preferred.
• Data analysis experience preferred.
• Familiar with food science concepts.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily flavor customer support activities. Includes sample preparation, testing, and data gathering.
• Work with internal food technical team providing hands-on assistance and project guidance.
• Collaborate with scientists and technologists to deliver ad hoc project results in a timely manner.
• Projects may include flavor application, prototype formulation, bench testing, evaluation of flavor technologies, and competitive benchmarking.
• Cross training with other McCormick departments according to intern interests.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Independent learner

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Undergrad junior/senior

Science major

GPA 3.0 overall; 3.3 in major

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a full-time Product Development Intern in Geneva, IL. This is a 10-week internship (June 7, 2026 - August 13, 2026) which requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Launch your career with a Global Leader in Flavor

At McCormick, you'll join us in “Saving the World From Boring Food” and fulfill your desire to be a part of something bigger than yourself. Employees throughout our global corporation are united by two things - a passion for flavor and driving results. People are drawn to McCormick because of a culture that challenges them to reach their full potential.

Our 10 week Summer Internship Program in Geneva, IL allows college students to get a glimpse into what it's like to be a part of the McCormick family - rich in flavor, culture, and employee empowerment.

During your time as an Intern you will sharpen your leadership skills, work on real-world challenges, and collaborate with the best leaders in the industry. You will also have the opportunity to network with executives, participate in social events with other interns, and give back to the community. We are looking for the next generation of problem solvers to drive change within McCormick. Are you up for the challenge?

PLEASE NOTE : Candidates who require visa sponsorship for employment now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current enrollment as an undergraduate college Junior, Senior or graduate student in a relevant academic program.
• Relevant Academic programs include Food Science, Chemistry, Culinary Science, Nutrition Science or other science.
• Grade point average overall minimum of 3.0/4.0 and 3.3 within major required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required
• Experience working in a laboratory or kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to perform data analysis preferred.
• Prior exposure to and/or familiarity with food science concepts preferred.
• Ability to work independently, learn new tasks, solve problems, and show strong self-motivation and initiative.
• Demonstrated organization and planning skills, handling details.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment is required.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• Assist with daily flavor customer support activities. Includes sample preparation, testing, and data gathering.
• Work directly with internal food technical team providing hands-on assistance and project guidance.
• Collaborate with other scientists and technologists to deliver ad hoc project results in a timely manner.
• Projects may include flavor application, prototype formulation, bench testing, evaluation of flavor technologies, and competitive benchmarking.
• Cross training with other McCormick departments according to the Intern’s interests including Sensory Science, QA/QC, Flavor Creation, and Sales/Marketing.

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 .

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

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.