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McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Lab Tech II in the Seasonings Lab. This new hire will work in the Technical Innovation Center, located in Hunt Valley, MD. The candidate will report to a Senior Principal Scientist.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail,food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. Our Purpose is "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor and our Vision is "A World United by Flavor—where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand."

As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Product Developers & Technicians with lab tasks / duties
• Compounding seasoning formulas and applying to finished product as needed for tasting
• Responsible for the preparation / set-up of raw materials, finished products and retention samples
• Manage lab inventory of raw materials, snack base, & supplies needed to support daily tasks.
• Precise lab record / data keeping.
• Maintain sanitation and lab organization
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and as a member of a team
• Setting up samples for daily sensory panel analysis of finished products and retention samples
• Effectively communicate with related departments on projects and products as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Grade 9:

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• A minimum of twelve (12) college credits/CEUs OR in lieu of college credits, 1-2 years of lab experience.
• Strong PC skills required. Experience operating in a Windows environment, managing files and handling data.
• Experience in a Food manufacturing environment or lab and knowledge of food safety.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
• Ability to be be self-directed and motivated.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively.
• Experience following principles and making informed decision.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to identify analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to present information to peers in a logical manner.
• Must possess strong teamwork capabilities, flexibility to adjust to customer demands including weekends and overtime on short notice.
• Ability to work in a challenging and fast paced environment with changing practices.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds continuously, 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Solid math skills including the ability to work accurately with formulas and decimals.
• Overtime is mandatory at times and regular attendance is required as essential job responsibilities for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• SAP and Devex experience.
• Experience maintaining confidential information.

The pay range for this position is $21.07 - $31.61.

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 sponsorships upon hire or in the future.