R&D Intern

McCormick & Company • Geneva, IL

9d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a full-time Research & Development Intern in Geneva, IL. This is a 10-week internship which requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. This role focuses on the application science of flavoring proactive demos in the Beverage & Health Business segments. This person will work closely with Marketing, Flavor Creation, Research & Innovation and Sales departments.

Requirements

• Current enrollment as an undergraduate college Junior or Senior in Food Science, Chemistry, or other related field
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate complex issues and conduct root cause analysis to resolve problems.
• Must be able to prioritize and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Highly motivated, self-starter who is a forward-thinking problem solver with a strong work ethic
• Effective written and verbal communications skills that are clear and concise

Responsibilities

• Assist Product Developers & Technicians with lab tasks / duties
• Developing basic benchtop application formulas
• Setting up and screening flavors for evaluation
• Responsible for the preparation / set-up of raw materials, finished products and retention samples
• Manage lab inventory of raw materials, snack base, & supplies needed to support daily tasks.
• Precise lab record / data keeping.
• Maintain sanitation and lab organization
• Effectively communicate with related departments on projects and products as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern