Associate Scientist, Flavor Solutions Innovation

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 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

• 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 wellness

• Tuition assistance

Position Overview

The Associate Scientist, Innovation is responsible for assisting with McCormick's Flavor Solutions Innovation Team with developing existing and emerging innovation platforms. This role requires co-leading and managing technology research projects from conceptual experimentation to process and technology demonstration. The position requires applying the scientific method to conduct research and report findings, conclusions, and executive recommendations within internal confidential reports or in industrial or academic domains, including scientific papers, invention disclosures, patent applications, and customer meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution: Plan and co-lead projects, define and assess project requirements, and experimental design.


• Investigating and assessing new ingredients and technologies.


• Provide support for model food system evaluation support to the Optify team.


• Interface and communicate project status with stakeholders and R&I teammates.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience, Master's degree with 2 years' experience. Degree work should be in biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, food science, or related disciplines.


• Technical research experience in the following areas: food ingredients and technologies for food, pharmaceutical, and beverage applications; using various ingredients for taste modification; performing scientific experiments, statistical data analysis, and writing scientific publications; sensory science; data science; bench-top process scale-up and pilot scale processing; customer-focused technology development and project management for technology transfer and commercialization. -


• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively through written and oral communications with customers, interdepartmental groups, and business leaders as appropriate. Proven intellectual curiosity and self-starter, collaborative behavior. Ability to influence others and do so in a leadership role.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS in Food Science/Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.

Work Environment

• Work Environment Designation: Lab

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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.