Job description

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Associate Scientist, Product Development . This new hire will work at the Technical Innovation Center , located in Hunt Valley, MD . The Associate Scientist, Product Development will report to a Product Development Director.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail,food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. Our Purpose is "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor and our Vision is "A World United by Flavor—where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand."

As a company recognized for its 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 OVERVIEW:
This Associate Scientist will participate in product development projects for McCormick’s US Consumer Products (retail) Division (USCPD) supporting innovation with brands such as Cholula, Zatarain’s, and Simply Asia / Thai Kitchen; with additional support for brand maintenance, assistance to operations, supply chain and cost optimization for Cholula.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Formulates / develops products to achieve consumer acceptance, product performance and manufacturing objectives from concept through commercialization
Plans and prioritizes work to ensure deadlines and business expectations are met
Manages technical proprietary information such as formulas, ingredient technologies, manufacturing processes, etc, so it is accurately and timely updated and protected
Participates on cross functional team calls, including Marketing, Regulatory, Technical Services, Sensory, etc, to share updates and align on action plans
Works with McCormick facilities and external co-packers to develop, launch, and modify products, including participation for plant trials.
Contacts ingredient vendors for information or samples, as required for project activities or as directed by Senior PD staff

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science preferred, Chemistry or a related technical field considered
Minimum one year of product development experience in the food industry (co-op and internship experience will be considered)
Experience in effective collaboration in a team environment
Ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities
High degree of ownership and professional commitment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong decision-making skills
Passion for food and flavor

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience developing liquid condiments or other liquid products
Culinary skills
Experience with SAP, product formulary and retrieval systems
Curiosity and innovative thinking
Ability to communicate in Spanish language

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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.

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