Scientist , Product Development - Innovation

Scientist I, Product Development - Innovation

HUNT VALLEY, MD, US, 21031

We 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 I, Product Development - Innovation immediately at our Technical Innovation Center in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

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:

• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

The Scientist I - Innovation will lead the development of new ingredients and technologies with the main focuses on seasoning in the US and globally. This individual will lead concept ideation, investigate and assess new ingredients, collaborate with cross-functional teams for technology development and evaluation, design and lead overall long‑term strategy for the innovation program of the group to meet customers’ mid to long‑term needs.

• 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 corporate 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 management and planning and technical assessment of customer needs.
• Collaborate and guide technology transfer initiatives with regional R&D team.

• B.S., M.S. in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry required;
  Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of postgraduate experience in product development, ingredient research and/or flavor research.
• Intellectual curiosity, flexibility, and the ability to operate in “grey” space.
• Ability to identify gaps in technical expertise or facilities and communicate/implement solutions.
• Experience leading projects and/or teams.
• Strong knowledge of sound experimental design.
• Ability to communicate findings to senior technical leadership internally and customers externally.
• Basic understanding of product development, sensory science, material technology, etc.
• Passion for food; previous culinary training is a plus.
• High degree of ownership and professional commitment.
• Bi‑lingual and/or global work experience preferred.

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.

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

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. 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.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130‑year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.