Job Description
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
is seeking a full-time
Intern R&D - Consumer Product Development
in Hunt Valley, MD. This is a 10-week internship
(June 7, 2027 - August 13, 2027)
which requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Launch your career with a Global Leader in Flavor
At McCormick, you'll join us in “Saving the World From Boring Food” and fulfill your desire to be a part of something bigger than yourself. Employees throughout our global corporation are united by two things - a passion for flavor and driving results. People are drawn to McCormick because of a culture that challenges them to reach their full potential.
Our 10 week Summer Internship Program in Hunt Valley, MD allows college students to get a glimpse into what it's like to be a part of the McCormick family - rich in flavor, culture, and employee empowerment
.
During your time as an Intern you will sharpen your leadership skills, work on real-world challenges, and collaborate with the best leaders in the industry. You will also have the opportunity to network with executives, participate in social events with other interns, and give back to the community. We are looking for the next generation of problem solvers to drive change within McCormick.
Are you up for the challenge?
Pay Range: $20 - $22
PLEASE NOTE : Candidates who require visa sponsorship for employment now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
With supervision from their manager, the intern will work alongside McCormick employees on daily product development activities along with undertaking their own focused project. The project will be decided upon by the manager prior the start of the internship and the intern is responsible for presenting their results to the team at the end of the summer. Additional responsibilities may include:
Includes sample preparation, testing, and data gathering.
Provide support to internal product and process development teams with hands-on assistance and project guidance
Collaborate with other scientists and technologists to deliver
ad hoc
project results in a timely manner
Prototype formulation, technology research and competitive product benchmarking
Cross train with other McCormick departments that align with the Intern’s interests including (but not limited to): Sensory Science, Process Development, Test Kitchen, and Culinary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current enrollment as an undergraduate college Junior or Senior, or a graduate student in a relevant academic program.
Relevant Academic programs to include Food Science, Culinary Science, Nutrition Science or other science.
Grade point average overall minimum of 3.0
Excellent oral and written communication skills required
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment is required
Experience working in a laboratory or kitchen environment preferred
Ability to perform data analysis preferred
Prior exposure to and/or familiarity with food science concepts preferred
Beginner cooking skills required; Intermediate cooking skills preferred
Ability to work independently, learn new tasks, solve problems, and show strong self-motivation and initiative
Demonstrated organization and planning skills, handling details
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.
Job Tags
Full time, Summer work, Summer internship, Monday to Friday