LAB TECH II

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Lab Tech II. This new hire will work in McFONA, located in Geneva, IL. The candidate will report to a Principal Flavorist.

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.

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Lab Technician II in R&D. This new hire will work in McFONA, located in Geneva, IL. The Lab Technician II will report to a Principal Flavorist.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Lab Technician II role will support Flavor Creation through compounding flavor formulations and applying them to a variety of tasting bases that represent finished products in the food industry for organoleptic evaluation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compounding and preparing samples from formulations
• Maintaining flavor retains including intermediates
• Setting up flavors and raw materials for screening and evaluation
• Stocking, ordering and maintaining lab supplies and raw materials
• Recording pertinent data in Product Vision and Excel data files
• Maintaining sanitation and organization of lab

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of twelve (12) college credits/CEUs OR in lieu of college credits, 1-2 years of lab experience. 
• Strong PC skills required. Experience operating in a Windows environment, managing files and handling data.
• Experience in a Food manufacturing environment or lab and knowledge of food safety is a plus.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
• Ability to be self-directed and motivated.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively.
• Experience following principles and making informed decision.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to identify analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to present information to peers in a logical manner.
• Must possess strong teamwork capabilities, flexibility to adjust to customer demands including weekends and overtime on short notice.
• Ability to work in a challenging and fast paced environment with changing practices.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds continuously, 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Solid math skills including the ability to work accurately with formulas and decimals.

The pay range for this position is $19.58 - $29.38.

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.