Senior Lab Technician – Flavor Solutions, Growth & Benefits

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Dividend Program

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated in Geneva, IL is seeking a Lab Tech to support flavor science for beverage products. You will work closely with Flavor Creations, Analytical Sciences, Regulatory, Product Safety and Quality, and Sales to apply science to customer products.

The role focuses on benchtop formulation, sample preparation, and sensory evaluation, with opportunities for growth within a global leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Sciences or equivalent training/experience in the food industry (up to 4 years).
• Experience in a Food manufacturing environment or lab is a plus; knowledge of food safety.
• Solid math skills; ability to work accurately with formulas and decimals.
• Strong PC skills; experience in Windows, managing files and data.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities; able to take direction from multiple groups.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize across multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; troubleshooting mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist Product Developers & Flavor Chemists with lab tasks/duties.
• Conduct benchtop application/health/performance nutrition formulas.
• Set up and screen flavors for oral evaluation.
• Prepare and set up raw materials, finished products, and retention samples.
• Manage lab inventory of materials, bases, and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation and lab organization.
• Work independently and as part of a team; communicate across departments.
• Prepare samples for daily sensory panel analysis and retention samples.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Self-direction

Multitasking

Data handling

Education

Associate Degree in Sciences (biology, chemistry, food science, etc.)

Tools

Windows

Job description

McCormick & Company, Incorporated in Geneva, IL is seeking a Lab Tech to support flavor science for beverage products. You will work closely with Flavor Creations, Analytical Sciences, Regulatory, Product Safety and Quality, and Sales to apply science to customer products.

The role focuses on benchtop formulation, sample preparation, and sensory evaluation, with opportunities for growth within a global leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments.