Sensory & Consumer Science Intern — Flavor Innovation

McCormick & Company, Incorporated

Cockeysville (MD)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 30,000

Full time

4 days ago
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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.

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