Associate Scientist, CPD

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 an Associate Scientist, CPD 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:

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

The Associate Scientist will support product development initiatives within McCormick’s U.S. Consumer Products Division (USCPD), contributing to innovation and renovation projects across McCormick’s retail brands.

• Develop and formulate products from concept through commercialization to meet consumer, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements.
• Plan and prioritize project work to meet deadlines and business objectives.
• Manage and protect proprietary technical information, including formulas, ingredient technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Regulatory, Technical Services, Sensory, etc.) to share updates and align on project actions.
• Partner with McCormick facilities and external co-packers to develop, launch, and optimize products; participate in plant trials as needed.
• Communicate with ingredient suppliers to obtain information and samples to support development activities as directed by Senior PD staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science preferred, Chemistry or a related technical field considered
• Minimum one year of product development experience in the food industry (co-op and internship experience will be considered)
• Experience in effective collaboration in a team environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Passion for food and flavor
• Curiosity and innovative thinking

• Experience developing new products
• Culinary skills
• Experience with SAP, product formulary, and retrieval systems

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: $53,990 to $94,480

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