Associate Scientist, Product Development - Consumer Products

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

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.

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

The Associate Scientist will support product development projects for McCormick’s US Consumer Products Division, including innovation, brand maintenance, and cost optimization initiatives across brands such as OLD BAY, Gourmet Garden, and Golden Dipt.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulates and develops products to achieve consumer acceptance, product performance, manufacturing, quality, and commercialization objectives.
• Supports product development activities from concept through commercialization, under the guidance of senior Product Development staff as appropriate.
• Plans and prioritizes assigned work to ensure project deadlines and business expectations are met.
• Manages technical and proprietary information, including formulas, ingredient technologies, and manufacturing processes, ensuring information is accurately documented, updated, and protected.
• Participates in cross-functional team discussions with Marketing, Regulatory, Technical Services, Sensory, Quality, Operations, and other partners to share updates, resolve issues, 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 to request information, documentation, or samples as required for project activities or as directed by senior Product Development staff.
• Ensures product development work aligns with applicable food safety, quality, regulatory, and labeling requirements in partnership with appropriate functional teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science preferred; Chemistry or a related technical field considered.
• Minimum of one year of product development experience in the food industry; co-op and internship experience will be considered.
• Experience collaborating effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities.
• High degree of ownership, accountability, and professional commitment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for food and flavor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing liquid condiments and/or dry seasoning products.
• Culinary skills or experience applying culinary principles to product development.
• Experience with SAP, formula management systems, or product documentation systems.
• Curiosity and innovative thinking.
• Spanish language skills.

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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: $53,990 - $94,480

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. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

- 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