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

Lab Technician III supports new product development, line extensions, cost reduction, and product improvement projects across McCormick’s portfolio. This role provides hands-on lab support, assists with manufacturing issue resolution, and prepares samples for product evaluations, demonstrations, and competitive assessments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with development of wet and dry formulas, ingredient statements, and in-process specifications.
• Support raw material sourcing, evaluation, documentation, and approval activities.
• Independently plan and execute assigned project work with limited supervision.
• Prepare and evaluate samples for internal testing, marketing demonstrations, competitive assessments, internal taste tests, and product evaluations.
• Collaborate with R&D, cross-functional teams, manufacturing sites, and external partners to complete assigned project deliverables.
• Independently visit production facilities (Hunt Valley) to supervise trial batches and MAC trials.
• Order, organize, and replenish laboratory raw materials and supplies.
• Participate in the selection of appropriate equipment, instrumentation, and laboratory supplies.
• Obtain, record, and maintain raw material, formula, and project data.
• Maintain general lab operations and follow applicable safety, quality, and food safety procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years of laboratory experience; relevant coursework may be considered.
• High school diploma and at least 24 college credits or CEUs in math and/or science.
• Advanced laboratory skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple assignments, and perform effectively with minimal supervision.
• Advanced PC proficiency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field.
• Experience working in a new product development lab environment.
• Experience using SAP and DevEx formula management system.

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

Base Salary : $48,000-$69,500 annually

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. 

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.