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McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Lab Technician II for McFONA R&D . This new hire will work for McFONA , located in Geneva, IL . The Lab Technician II will report to a Principal Scientist.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 13,000 employees worldwide. As a Fortune 500 company with over $5 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, flavors, 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.
This particular role focuses on the application science of flavoring customer products in the Health and Nutrition Business segments (Healthcare, Cannabis Edibles and other as needed. This person will work closely with Flavor Creations, Analytical Sciences, Regulatory, Product Safety and Quality, and Sales departments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist Product Developers & Flavor Chemists with lab tasks / duties
Conducting basic benchtop application / confection formulas
Setting up and screening flavors for oral evaluation
Responsible for the preparation / set-up of raw materials, finished products and retention samples
Manage lab inventory of raw materials, product 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
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 is a plus.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
Ability to 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience maintaining confidential information.