McCormick & Company · 3 days ago
Associate Scientist, CPD
Hunt Valley, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$54K/yr - $94K/yr
1+ years expMcCormick & Company is a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments, seeking to hire an Associate Scientist for their Technical Innovation Center. The role involves supporting product development initiatives within the U.S. Consumer Products Division, contributing to innovation and renovation projects across McCormick’s retail brands.
Food Processing
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience developing new products
Culinary skills
Experience with SAP, product formulary, and retrieval systems
Benefits
401k
Health insurance
Paid time off
Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities
Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
Tuition assistance
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
Company
McCormick & Company
McCormick manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments & other flavorful products to the entire food industry.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2BKey Investors
Bank of America
2025-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $2B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brendan Foley
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Marcos Gabriel
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-03
GlobeNewswire
2025-12-12
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