Associate Scientist, CPD Innovation

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire an Associate Scientist, CPD Innovation immediately at our Technical Innovation Center in Hunt Valley, MD.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This Associate Scientist will participate in product development projects for McCormick’s US Consumer Products (retail) Division (USCPD) supporting innovation for various brands within McCormick’s portfolio

 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 in 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 new products
• Culinary skills
• Experience with SAP, product formulary, and retrieval systems
• Curiosity and innovative thinking 

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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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Base Salary: $52,830 - $92,440
Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. 
- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans