REGIONAL MICROBIOLOGIST

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

 

We are looking to hire a Regional Microbiologist in a Hybrid (50/50) capacit at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 

 

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

Position Overview/Primary Purpose

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Senior Director, Global Product Integrity, the Microbiologist, Innovation and Quality By Design position is primarily responsible for assuring new products and processes destined for sale or implementation, respectively, in North America are designed to be food safe and compliant with food safety regulatory requirements. This includes proactive development, ongoing management and continuous improvement of Food Safety procedures and programs in product and process innovation and development. The incumbent will partner with R&D to develop and deploy training, technology and practices to assure best in class food safety capabilities for McCormick including microbiology, thermal and non-thermal processing, ready to eat foods, product/process validation and commercialization.

 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Description

% of Time Spent

 

 

• Assure Quality and Food Safety by Design of North American (NA) innovation pipeline: In collaboration with PD and Supply Chain, guide formula and process design; develop and execute procedures, documentation and practices to assure effective and efficient design and commercialization of safe and compliant new products prior to launch. Includes review and approval of all formulas, manufacturing processes and packaging; accurate regulatory designation, e.g. acid or acidified food; compliance with Ready To Eat obligations (including labeling); compliance with food safety regulatory requirements e.g. site registration, and; packaging suitability pertaining to food safety.

70%

• Training and development of relevant stakeholders: Effective communication and knowledge transfer ensuring safe food and compliance by design principles are understood as well as accurately and consistently implemented. Engages with customers as needed to assure the Taste You Trust pledge.

15%

• Provides microbiological support to global businesses, specifically including APZ and Flavor Solutions business (FONA, Brand Aromatics)

15%

 

 

 

Secondary Responsibilities

Secondary Responsibilities

• Ability to travel approximately 10%, as needed to support PD and assure safe food by design

• Creates and participates in learning and influence opportunities for the organization in the areas that relate to intentional design of measurable and successful food safety outcomes for McCormick.

 

 

 

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Qualifications

Description

Level of Education and Discipline<