McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Scientist II, Materials and Process Technology
McCormick & Company, Incorporated, Cockeysville, Maryland, United States, 21030
Scientist II, Materials and Process Technology
HUNT VALLEY, MD, US, 21031You 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, Materials and Process Technology
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:• Career growth opportunities• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices• We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellnessPOSITION OVERVIEW:Under the supervision of a Principal Scientist/Engineer, the candidate will be responsible for working on technical projects as part of a team which will focus on global initiatives through all phases of product design and launch to create superior products, intellectual property, and competitive advantage for McCormick. The candidate will plan and implement applied research in Materials Science and be expected to contribute to technical problem solving for internal and external customers. The candidate will aid in new product innovation, development, analytical characterization and scale-up. The candidate will also be expected to document results and communicate these results to the technical community and management.RESPONSIBILITIESLeads the scientific work related to strategic technical projects and programsLeads the discovery of new ingredients and technologies to drive new product innovation.Provides technical guidance in the areas of food science, technology, and engineeringSupport new product commercialization and problem solving in manufacturingManages intellectual property for all current projectsEffectively present ideas, strategies, and achievements to functional teams and senior managementREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBS Food Science or Food Chemistry, Food or Chemical Engineering, or closely related food disciplineMinimum 3 years’ experience in R&D in the food industry in any of the following areas: flavor chemistry, extraction, and encapsulation; fermentation using microorganisms or enzymes to generate unique flavors; condiments/sauces with a strong background in carbohydrate/food chemistryDemonstrated problem-solving and trouble-shooting skillsFamiliarity with materials science, ingredient technology, food engineering, and food chemistryHands on experience in analytical methods and familiarity with sensory scienceThrives in a team environment and works effectively across different business functionsExperience collaborating and communicating effectively across levels and functionsEffective verbal and written communicationsProficient in Microsoft Office softwarePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSResearch focused Master’s Degree in any of the preferred food chemistry areasExperience in two or more of the following areas is a plus:Experience in fermentation and its impact on the hydrolysis of food components and their effects on flavor and rheological propertiesExperience in microbiological and/or enzymatic reactions to produce flavors to include extraction and isolation of the flavorsExperience in condiments, sauces, and dressings, including knowledge of testing the products physical properties and their impacts on shelf lifeRheological analysis of condiments and impacts of shear for long term stabilityExperience in food powders, spices, and seasoningsStatistical analysis of data to provide insights to solve technical problems
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HUNT VALLEY, MD, US, 21031You 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, Materials and Process Technology
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:• Career growth opportunities• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices• We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellnessPOSITION OVERVIEW:Under the supervision of a Principal Scientist/Engineer, the candidate will be responsible for working on technical projects as part of a team which will focus on global initiatives through all phases of product design and launch to create superior products, intellectual property, and competitive advantage for McCormick. The candidate will plan and implement applied research in Materials Science and be expected to contribute to technical problem solving for internal and external customers. The candidate will aid in new product innovation, development, analytical characterization and scale-up. The candidate will also be expected to document results and communicate these results to the technical community and management.RESPONSIBILITIESLeads the scientific work related to strategic technical projects and programsLeads the discovery of new ingredients and technologies to drive new product innovation.Provides technical guidance in the areas of food science, technology, and engineeringSupport new product commercialization and problem solving in manufacturingManages intellectual property for all current projectsEffectively present ideas, strategies, and achievements to functional teams and senior managementREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBS Food Science or Food Chemistry, Food or Chemical Engineering, or closely related food disciplineMinimum 3 years’ experience in R&D in the food industry in any of the following areas: flavor chemistry, extraction, and encapsulation; fermentation using microorganisms or enzymes to generate unique flavors; condiments/sauces with a strong background in carbohydrate/food chemistryDemonstrated problem-solving and trouble-shooting skillsFamiliarity with materials science, ingredient technology, food engineering, and food chemistryHands on experience in analytical methods and familiarity with sensory scienceThrives in a team environment and works effectively across different business functionsExperience collaborating and communicating effectively across levels and functionsEffective verbal and written communicationsProficient in Microsoft Office softwarePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSResearch focused Master’s Degree in any of the preferred food chemistry areasExperience in two or more of the following areas is a plus:Experience in fermentation and its impact on the hydrolysis of food components and their effects on flavor and rheological propertiesExperience in microbiological and/or enzymatic reactions to produce flavors to include extraction and isolation of the flavorsExperience in condiments, sauces, and dressings, including knowledge of testing the products physical properties and their impacts on shelf lifeRheological analysis of condiments and impacts of shear for long term stabilityExperience in food powders, spices, and seasoningsStatistical analysis of data to provide insights to solve technical problems
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