Scientist I, Product Development - Innovation
About The Position
McCormick is seeking to hire a Scientist I, Product Development - Innovation immediately at their Technical Innovation Center in Hunt Valley, Maryland. This role will lead the development of new ingredients and technologies, focusing on seasoning for both the US and global markets. The individual will be responsible for concept ideation, investigating and assessing new ingredients, collaborating with cross-functional teams for technology development and evaluation, and designing the long-term strategy for the group's innovation program to meet customer needs. McCormick is a global leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments, employing approximately 14,000 people worldwide. They emphasize that their employees are what make the company a great place to work and are always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to the team.
Requirements
- B.S. M.S. in Food Science, Food technology, Chemistry required, Ph.D. preferred
- Minimum 3 years of postgraduate experience, experience in product development, ingredient research and/or flavor research is required
- Intellectual curiosity, flexibility, demonstrate aptitude for complexity and innovative imagination and the ability to operate in “grey” space required
- The ability to Identify gaps in technical expertise or facilities and communicate/implement possible solutions required
- Experience leading projects and/or teams required
- Strong knowledge of sound experimental design required
- The ability to communicate findings to senior technical leadership internally and customer externally required
- Basic understanding of product development, sensory science, material technology etc. required
- Passion for food is required
- High degree of ownership and professional commitment
Nice To Haves
- Previous culinary training is a plus
- Bi-Lingual and/or Global work experience preferred
- Good Presentation skills preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain state-of-the-art depth and breadth of knowledge in areas including food science, seasoning product development, flavor and dairy technology, sensory science etc.
- Write and execute mid to long term innovation programs and projects in support of the business.
- Understand, lead, interact and manage projects performed in cooperate research groups in McCormick
- Involvement in product and process development to support seasoning product development.
- Have routine, unsupervised contact with broad consultation with internal departments and business units.
- Have latitude for decisions such as technical program planning, project managements and planning and technical assessment of customer needs.
- Collaborate and guide technology transfer initiatives with regional R&D team.
Benefits
- 401k
- health insurance
- paid time off
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth opportunities
- Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
- Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
- Tuition assistance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
