Food Science Internship at McCormick & Company, USA | Apply Now
A unique opportunity awaits aspiring professionals at McCormick & Company, Incorporated, as they seek a full-time Product Development Intern for a Food Science Internship in Hunt Valley, Maryland. This 10-week internship runs from June 7th, 2027 – August 13, 2027, requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- Position: Product Development Intern (Flavor)
- Location: Hunt Valley, Maryland, USA
- Duration: Summer 2027
About The Company
McCormick & Company is a global leader in flavor, providing high-quality spices, seasonings, and flavor solutions to customers worldwide. With a commitment to innovation and quality, McCormick operates in the food industry, focusing on enhancing the taste of food products across various categories. The company is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, and is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Food Science Internship Description
The Product Development Intern will engage in various activities that provide exposure to the flavor industry through this Food Science Internship. Interns will sharpen their leadership skills, tackle real-world challenges, and collaborate with industry leaders. They will also network with executives, participate in social events, and contribute to community service initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily flavor customer support activities including sample preparation, sample evaluation/tasting, data gathering, and sending out shipments.
- Work directly with internal beverage and/or food technical team providing hands-on assistance and project guidance.
- Collaborate with other scientists and technologists to deliver ad hoc project results in a timely manner.
- Projects might include flavor application, prototype formulation, base improvement, bench testing and competitive benchmarking.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly lab, including cleaning equipment, organizing supplies, and following all safety protocols.
Eligibility Criteria Required For Food Science Internship
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate college Junior student in a relevant academic program.
- Relevant Academic programs include Food Science or other science.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.
- Experience working in a laboratory or kitchen environment preferred.
- Ability to perform data analysis preferred as well as basic beverage formulation and scale-up calculations, preferred.
- Prior exposure to and/or familiarity with food science concepts preferred.
- Ability to work independently, learn new tasks, solve problems, and show strong self-motivation and initiative.
- Demonstrated organization and planning skills, handling details.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment is required.
This McCormick Product Development Internship at McCormick & Company presents a valuable opportunity for undergraduate juniors to gain practical experience in product development within the flavor industry. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to secure their chance to contribute to innovative projects at a leading company.
