Scientist II, Beverages - Geneva, IL

McCormick & Company • Geneva, IL

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About The Position

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team. McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work. We are looking to hire a Scientist II, Beverages immediately at our site in Geneva, IL. What We Bring To The Table: The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer: Competitive compensation Career growth opportunities Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness Tuition assistance POSITION OVERVIEW: The Beverage Scientist II will independently select and evaluate flavor systems in application in support of customers and McCormick. Additionally, this role will be the interface with customers, R&D and the McCormick commercial teams, assisting in responding to specific project requests. The Scientist II will leverage the development of new flavors/ingredients and new methodologies and contribute to technically driven business development activities in the Beverage Flavor applications area.

Requirements

• BSc in Food Science/Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in the food and/or flavor industry with preferably: 2 yrs. of Beverage Flavor applications in a flavor house AND/OR 2 yrs. of Beverage Product Development within a consumer products company.
• Good communication skills.
• Team spirit and service-oriented mindset.
• Project management experience, accurate, rigorous, and well organized.
• Ability to interpret data and solve problems with incomplete information.
• Demonstrate the ability to work across the organization and with colleagues at different locations.
• An understanding of ingredients and technology along with their impact on product taste and functionality.
• Knowledge of food industry food ingredients, manufacturing processes, quality assurance programs and food regulations.
• Pro-active, autonomous, able to take initiatives and solve problems.
• Intellectual curiosity and flexibility.
• Supports and embraces change while continuing to improve technical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Selection and evaluation of flavor performance in application by applying those in existing beverage application recipes according to regulatory, cost, customer, and beverage requirements.
• Develops new beverage application formulas and flavor concepts according to the newest industry standards.
• Execute and lead projects effectively and efficiently from brief to submission in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Capable of handling multiple projects at the same time in a methodical manner, with short deadlines.
• Be the technical contact for specific clients and key categories and prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers.
• Participate in clients meetings and visits.
• Investigate and assess new ingredients and technologies.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees