R&D Sensory Lab Supervisor - Hunt Valley, MD

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated in Hunt Valley, MD seeks a Sensory Lab Supervisor to lead a 3-person technician team and ensure accurate sensory testing execution. The role includes scheduling panels, maintaining SOPs, and training staff in safety and sensory protocols.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field and proven leadership abilities, with strong analytical and interpersonal skills to work under deadlines while safeguarding data integrity.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field.
• Experience leading and training teams (1+ years).
• Strong analytical, mathematical, writing, and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with PCs; Windows-Word, Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory skills, food preparation, and housekeeping.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lab technician staff of 3 and ensure the successful execution of all sensory testing (Descriptive, Discrimination and Consumer panels).
• Schedule panels and allocate resources for support.
• Maintain and create Lab SOPs and best practices; train staff and contractors.
• Train technicians on proper food safety, food preparation and sensory protocols.
• Prepare samples, administer tests and record data accurately per SOPs.
• Approve overtime and procure raw materials for process runs as needed.
• Maintain electronic files, troubleshoot software, and keep lab orderly.

Skills

Team leadership

Sensory analysis

Quality assurance

Data recording

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

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R&D Sensory Lab Supervisor - Hunt Valley, MD

HUNT VALLEY, MD, US, 21031

McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a global leader in flavor, is seeking a Sensory Lab Supervisor reporting to a Principal Scientist - Sensory. This individual will work at the Technical Innovation Center located in Hunt Valley, MD.

With more than $5 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. We create differentiating flavors consumers prefer with unmatched quality, science, innovation and service. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick makes every moment and meal better™

As a company recognized for exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays and vacations.

Position Description:

Under the general supervision of the Sensory Scientist, leads the technician staff of 3 technicians and ensures the successful execution of all types of sensory testing including Descriptive, Discrimination and Consumer panels. In addition to fulfilling the duties of the lab technician as needed, this position is responsible for scheduling panels and resources for support, maintaining and creating Lab SOP’s and best practices, and training lab technicians and contractors. Lab technician duties include preparing samples, administering tests including setting up panels, and recording detailed and accurate information about tests in a timely manner while following SOP’s. Also responsible for training technician staff on proper food safety, food preparation and sensory protocols. Has latitude in making decisions regarding the relative priority of laboratory activities, approving overtime work, and purchasing raw materials required for process runs. Additional responsibilities include electronic file maintenance, software trouble shooting, learning new software packages, ordering supplies, and maintaining laboratory cleanliness and organization.

Required Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a Food Science or related field


• 1+ Years’ experience leading and training teams


• Excellent analytical, mathematical, writing and attention to detail skills


• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and work with minimal supervision


• Proficient with PC’s; Windows-Word, Excel


• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work under tight deadlines, changing priorities and maintain confidentiality of information


• Basic laboratory skills, food preparation skills, and excellent housekeeping skills


• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks