McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Lab Tech II. This new hire will work in our Technical Innovation Center (TIC), located at 202 Wight Ave in Hunt Valley, MD. The Lab Tech II will report to Nike Soyoye.
The Sensory Lab Technician prioritizes, plans, prepares, collects, and reports sensory data used to release raw material and production material. The Lab Technician will support the evaluation of raw materials and finished seasoning evaluations. The Lab Technician maintains the sanitation and organization of the lab, which includes product storage, stocking, cleaning, maintaining controls/references, and managing lab supplies.
Responsibilities:
- Capable of using all senses required for the evaluation of food and beverage products e.g. Aroma, flavor, color perception, etc.
- Prepares and executes product quality sensory evaluation on raw materials, finished seasonings, liquid, and encapsulated flavor, including preparation of products in different bases, conducting sensory panels, data collection, and data reporting/release.
- Executes sensory shelf-life studies of raw materials, finished seasonings, liquid, and encapsulated flavors.
- Receives shipment samples from external vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Maintains and manages controls/references for sensory evaluation.
- Acts as a liaison for QA sensory and internal stakeholders. Responds to internal stakeholder’s and manufacturing plant questions.
- Attends new product meetings as needed.
- Effectively communicates with supporting departments on sensory results as required.
- Maintains lab stock and supplies.
- Maintains raw material/finished seasoning database and other sensory databases.
- Documents and files sensory data.
- Disposes of sensory materials, production samples, and storage of products.
- Assists in preparation and evaluation of raw materials and finished seasonings.
- Assists in training of sensory panelists.
- Assists in customer complaint and corrective action.
- Assists in ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology or another related field.
- Preferred: minimum 1-year experience in Sensory.
- Good communication skills both writing and verbal.
- Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerApps, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to use basic equipment in sensory labs i.e. scales, thermometers, hotplates, etc.
- Must be well organized, observant, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Ability to work in an environment with strong odors and dust is required.
- Ability to multitask, adapt, and manage rapidly changing priorities.
- Must possess strong teamwork capabilities and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to travel at least 10%.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Physical requirements: ability to lift 10-50 pounds. Must be able to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods.
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