Lab Technician III

McCormick & Company, Inc. is looking for a full-time Lab Technician III to join their team at the Spice Mill in Hunt Valley, MD. As a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, McCormick & Company values the importance of quality and safety in their products. The Lab Technician III will report to a Quality Team Manager. Spice Mill is located at 10901 Gilroy Road and is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in working in this field.

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, 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 various 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Working under the direction of the Quality Team Manager, the Lab Technician will be responsible for routine sampling and inspection of incoming raw materials and finished products, basic analytical testing, and basic SAP transactions. The employee will adhere to safety procedures, ensure a safe work environment, meet and/or exceed product quality expectations, and assist in achieving process reliability goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Quality Team Manager, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of media for microbial testing
• Plating and reading media. Recording and maintaining accurate data
• Conducting environmental monitoring activities
• Participating in CCI teams such as HACCP and Sanitation Food Safety Team, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions, Sanitation Validations, Internal auditing team, and TPM
• Calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment
• Performing laboratory maintenance and general cleaning
• Performing material sampling

• Conducting analytical testing of both raw and finished products
• Comparing analytical results with specifications and making recommendations for corrective action or an alternative disposition of product
• Drive continuous improvement of processes in the lab through suggestions, improvement projects, 5S, and root cause identification tools
• Participate and achieve acceptable results in proficiency audits
• Serve as an expert in microbiological topics for the facility

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, and/or Microbiology
• A minimum of 1-2 years of QA/QC Microbiology Lab experience, including the ability to maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
• PC knowledge, including Word, Excel, and data entry
• Proven ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Proven ability to make sound decisions based on analysis and reason
• Strong math skills, including computations, decimal/fraction conversions, and measurements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and contribute effectively as part of a team
• Flexibility to adjust to shift changes, including weekends and overtime on short notice
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing practices in a very fast pace working environment
• Ability to lift 10 pounds continuously, 20 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in food production
• SAP (or equivalent) experience is strongly

Schedule: Sunday 6 am - 2 pm, Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 6 pm

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.