LAB TECH III

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 Lab Technician III immediately at our Technical Innovation Center in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

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 

Position Overview

Core duties include Maintaining and Managing up-to-date lab inventory,  Compounding Flavors, Working with Suppliers to collect information, Confirming Organic availability of Aroma Chemicals, Back up in various lab positions as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely handling Aroma Chemicals
• Maintaining and managing up-to-date lab inventory
• Ordering Raw Materials
• Accurately Compounding Flavors
• Obtaining documents from Suppliers on Aroma Chemicals
• Confirming Organic Availability of Aroma Chemicals
• Back up setting up Sensory evaluation panels
• Assisting and Maintaining sanitation and lab organization
• Keeping accurate lab records and data
• Other tasks as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of twelve (12) college credits/CEUs preferably in Chemistry / Biology’ Food Science.  OR in lieu of college credits, 2 years in Food manufacturing environment or lab and knowledge of food safety.
• Proficient computer and database skills.
• Professional communication skills internally with peers and externally with suppliers
• Proven ability to safely handle and work with aroma chemicals
• Proven ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
• Able to work at a lab bench for 8 hrs
• Proven ability to follow instructions
• Solid math skills including the ability to work accurately with formulas, ratios, percentages, parts per million and decimals
• Must possess strong teamwork capabilities
• Ability to work in a challenging and fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities
• PC skills required - Experience operating in a Windows environment, managing files and handling data.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
• Ability to be self-directed and motivated.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds continuously, 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. 

Base Salary: $23.65 - $35.47 

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Sales Incentive Bonus (SIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Dividend Program.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include: 

• 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 & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.