LAB TECH II

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Lab Tech II on a Seasonings Team. This new hire will work in the Technical Innovation Center, located in Hunt Valley, MD. The Lab Tech II will report to a Senior Principal Scientist.

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.

Role Overview

As a Lab Technician II, you’ll support PD teams in developing and testing dairy-based formulations, with a strong focus on spray drying performance, powder functionality, and sensory evaluation.

You will be contributing to both pilot-scale trials and lab-scale experiments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and compound dairy formulations for lab testing and pilot production
• Operate and support spray drying trials, including setup, dryer operation and samples collection
• Conduct sensory evaluations and submitting samples for analytical testing
• Maintain accurate lab records, batch sheets, and formulation logs
• Manage inventory of dairy ingredients, lab supplies, and retention samples
• Ensure lab cleanliness, safety, and compliance with food safety protocols
• Support sensory panels and communicate results

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–2 years of experience in food lab or production setting, preferably with dairy products
• Familiarity with spray drying equipment and powder handling
• Strong math and data recording skills, including working with formulas and decimals
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and working in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Windows-based systems and basic data management

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or related field
• Experience with SAP, Devex, or similar systems
• Understanding of spray drying process and powder properties
• Prior work with dairy products

The pay range for this position is $21.07 - $31.61.

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.