Sensory & Consumer Science Intern — Flavor Innovation

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a full‑time R&D Intern - Sensory & Consumer Science for a 10‑week program in Hunt Valley, MD. The internship runs June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027, requiring 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

You will gain hands-on experience in sensory science, support day‑to‑day projects, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to inform product development and brand strategy.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate student.
• pursuing a degree in Psychology, Sociology, Food Science, or related discipline.
• Prior coursework in sensory science or consumer insights is a bonus.
• Strong interest in sensory science and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day sensory projects (internal tasting, descriptive analysis, consumer research).
• Observe sensory methodologies across projects (new product development or ingredient changes).
• Assist in data analysis using tools such as XLSTAT, Compusense, or R.
• Learn to present results to technical and non-technical teams.
• Collaborate with sensory scientists, product developers, and marketing.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Related discipline: Psychology, Sociology, Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a full‑time R&D Intern - Sensory & Consumer Science for a 10‑week program in Hunt Valley, MD. The internship runs June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027, requiring 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

You will gain hands-on experience in sensory science, support day‑to‑day projects, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to inform product development and brand strategy.