Food Science Jobs at McCormick
McCormick is hiring a Junior Technologist (Technologist Jr.) to support Research & Development activities at its Cuautitlán facility in Estado de México. The Food Science Jobs at McCormick are ideal for food science professionals eager to contribute to product development, pilot plant trials, and flavor innovation for leading global food brands. The position offers hands-on exposure to flavor programs, laboratory operations, and cross-functional collaboration within a world-class food innovation environment.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Technologist Jr.
- Department: Research & Development (R&D)
- Location: Cuautitlán, Estado de México, México (54879)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Industry: Food Manufacturing / Flavor Innovation
About the Company:
With more than $6 billion in annual sales, McCormick & Company is a global leader in spices, seasonings, condiments, and flavor solutions. Serving retail, food manufacturing, and food service industries worldwide, McCormick is known for its unmatched quality, science-driven innovation, and customer-focused solutions. The company is also recognized for its strong commitment to employees, diversity, and long-term career development.
Educational Requirements for the Technologist Role:
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Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Food Science / Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a related discipline
Key Responsibilities:
- Support R&D PepsiCo functions, including leading the Flavor Program for LATAM in this Technologist Role.
- Assist in all pilot plant trials and laboratory administration activities
- Support business continuity through internal operations, productivity initiatives, and technical requests
- Develop innovative new products and optimize existing formulations within cost, regulatory, and customer guidelines
- Conduct bench-top formulations, sample preparation, labeling, evaluation, and scale-up activities in the Technologist Role.
- Provide technical support to customers through finished samples and in-plant assistance
- Maintain accurate formulation records, ingredient data, and technical files while protecting proprietary information
- Coordinate with ingredient vendors to obtain samples and technical information
- Participate in cross-functional teams involving QA, Regulatory, Marketing, Sensory, and Operations
Skills Required for the Technologist Role:
- Strong knowledge of food product development processes
- Experience with laboratory equipment and laboratory safety practices are required for the Food Science Jobs.
- Ability to interpret data and solve problems with incomplete information
- Risk assessment and decision-making skills in technical scenarios
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal and external interactions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes
- Knowledge of WinCHEM and SAP (preferred)
- Advanced English proficiency
Benefits of the Food Science Jobs at McCormick:
- Competitive compensation and profit-sharing programs
- Tuition assistance for continued education
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability and group life insurance
- Paid holidays and vacation time
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognized food innovation leader
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture with strong employee support programs
