R&D Intern

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a full-time R&D Intern in Hunt Valley, Maryland located at the Technical Innovation Center. This is a 10-week internship (June 2 - August 8, 2025) which requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Launch your career with a Global Leader in Flavor

At McCormick, you'll join us in “Saving the World From Boring Food” and fulfill your desire to be a part of something bigger than yourself.  Employees throughout our global corporation are united by two things - a passion for flavor and driving results. People are drawn to McCormick because of a culture that challenges them to reach their full potential.

Our 10 week Summer Internship Program in Hunt Valley, MD allows college students to get a glimpse into what it's like to be a part of the McCormick family - rich in flavor, culture, and employee empowerment.

During your time as an Intern you will sharpen your leadership skills, work on real-world challenges, and collaborate with the best leaders in the industry.  You will also have the opportunity to network with executives, participate in social events with other interns, and give back to the community. We are looking for the next generation of problem solvers to drive change within McCormick.  Are you up for the challenge?

PLEASE NOTE : Candidates who require visa sponsorship for employment now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with analytical development and testing, including sample preparation, data acquisition & analysis and written reporting.

• Conduct an independent research project in an area of agreed upon mutual interest – proposal, execution and written and oral presentation at conclusion of internship.

• Work directly with internal analytical teams providing hands-on assistance and project guidance.

• Collaborate with other analytical scientists and technologists to deliver ad hoc project results in a timely manner. Ability to work independently, learn new tasks, solve problems, show strong self-motivation and initiative

• Present final report on work completed during the intern period.

• Assist in gathering relevant data from various sources.

• Manage tasks and assignments efficiently to meet deadlines.

Required Qualifications:

• Enrollment as an undergraduate Junior or Senior student in a relevant program for the 2026-2027 academic year
• Enrollment as an Analytical Sciences, Chemistry, Food Science, Organic Chemistry, or Natural Product Chemistry major for the 2026-2027 academic year
• Experience working in chemistry lab (preferred) 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Based Hourly Range: $20/hr. - $25/hr

Base hourly 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.

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.