Scientist I, Product Development - Innovation

Responsibilities

• Maintain state-of-the-art depth and breadth of knowledge in the areas including food science, seasoning product development, flavor and dairy technology, sensory science etc.
• Write and execute mid to long term innovation programs and projects in support of the business.
• Understand, lead, interact and manage projects performed in cooperative research groups in McCormick.
• Involvement in product and process development to support seasoning product development.
• Have routine, unsupervised contact with broad consultation with internal departments and business units.
• Have latitude for decisions such as technical program planning, project management and planning and technical assessment of customer needs.
• Collaborate and guide technology transfer initiatives with regional R&D team.

Qualifications

• B.S. M.S. in Food Science, Food technology, Chemistry required, Ph.D. preferred
• Minimum 3 years of postgraduate experience, experience in product development, ingredient research and/or flavor research is required
• Intellectual curiosity, flexibility, demonstrate aptitude for complexity and innovative imagination and the ability to operate in “grey” space required
• The ability to Identify gaps in technical expertise or facilities and communicate/implement possible solutions required
• Experience leading projects and/or teams required
• Strong knowledge of sound experimental design required
• The ability to communicate findings to senior technical leadership internally and customer externally required
• Basic understanding of product development, sensory science, material technology etc. required
• Passion for food is required, previous culinary training is a plus
• High degree of ownership and professional commitment
• Bi-Lingual and/or Global work experience preferred
• Good Presentation skills preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities
Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
Tuition assistance

Pay

Base Salary: $63,250 - $110,680

Schedule

Not specified