Lab Tech III
About The Position
McCormick is seeking to hire a Lab Technician III immediately at their Technical Innovation Center in Hunt Valley, Maryland. This role will support the Flavor Innovation Lab through bench preparations of food and beverage (F&B) formulations mimicking market products. The technician will use various bench equipment and processes to make F&B trials, set up trials to screen F&Bs with ingredients and flavors of interest, organize trial results, record data, work within DevEx recipe formulations, communicate results with the Innovation team, and work with internal customers (FONA R&I team, seasoning and flavor team). Additionally, the role provides support for model food system evaluation to the FONA and Clean flavor lab teams.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- A minimum of twelve (12) college credits/CEUs OR in lieu of college credits, 1-2 years of lab experience.
- Previous compounding and weighing experience required with proven accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Strong PC skills required. Experience with SAP, DevEx, Windows environments, managing files and handling data.
- Experience in a Food manufacturing environment or lab and knowledge of food safety.
- 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 and changing priorities.
- 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.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Proven ability to work in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred college degree
Responsibilities
- Support the Flavor Innovation Lab through bench preparations of food and beverage (F&B) formulations mimicking market products.
- Use various bench equipment and processes to make the F&B trials.
- Use Bench system to set up trials to screen F&Bs with ingredients and flavors of interest.
- Organize trial results, record data, work within DevEx recipe formulations, communicate results with Innovation team and working with internal customers (FONA R&I team, seasoning and flavor team).
- Provide support for model food system evaluation support to the FONA and the Clean flavor lab team.
- Responsible for preparing food formulations, setting up flavors and raw materials for screening and evaluation.
- Managing Raw materials. Stocking, ordering and maintaining lab supplies and raw materials from plants or suppliers.
- Coordinating Tasting Sessions and ballots.
- Operating food processing and pilot equipment.
- Ability to taste diverse foods and beverages.
Benefits
- 401k
- health insurance
- paid time off
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth opportunities
- Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
- 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
- McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Sales Incentive Bonus (SIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Dividend Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
