Lab Tech III

McCormick & Company • Hunt Valley, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

McCormick is seeking to hire a Lab Technician III immediately at their Technical Innovation Center in Hunt Valley, Maryland. This role supports 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, and organize trial results. This involves recording data, working within DevEx recipe formulations, communicating results with the Innovation team, and working with internal customers (FONA R&I team, seasoning and flavor team). The role also provides support for model food system evaluation to the FONA and Clean flavor lab team.

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.
• Ability to taste diverse foods and beverages.
• 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 work 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED