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At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.\nMcCormick employees - all 14,000 of us across the world - are what makes this company a great place to work.\nWe are looking to hire an Associate Engineer, Clean Flavor immediately at our Technical Innovation Center in Hunt Valley, MD.\nWhat We Bring To The Table:\nThe 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:\nCompetitive compensation\nCareer growth opportunities\nFlexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign and execute bench- and pilot-scale process experiments.\nDevelop and optimize aqueous, hydroethanolic, oil-based, and other food-compatible extraction processes.\nEvaluate process variables including solvent systems, temperature, time, mixing, flow rate, filtration, separation, and concentration.\nOperate, assemble, clean, and troubleshoot pilot-scale extraction, filtration, centrifugation, evaporation, distillation, and related equipment.\nPerform material balances, yield and scale-up calculations, equipment sizing, unit conversions, and process-data analysis.\nTranslate laboratory processes into pilot- and manufacturing-scale operating procedures.\nIdentify process limitations and recommend equipment or process improvements.\nSupport pilot and manufacturing trials, process transfers, commissioning activities, and commercial scale-up.\nPrepare process flow diagrams, experimental records, technical reports, operating procedures, and project updates.\nCollaborate with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, co-manufacturers, Engineering, and Operations.\nMaintain a safe and organized laboratory and pilot-plant environment.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, or a related technical discipline.\nTwo or more years of relevant engineering, laboratory, process-development, manufacturing, R&D, or QA experience. Relevant internship and co-op experience may be considered.\nHands-on experience operating laboratory, pilot, or manufacturing equipment.\nAbility to apply engineering and scientific principles to experimental design, scale-up, data analysis, and process troubleshooting.\nAbility to safely work with flammable solvents, botanical materials, flavor ingredients, and processing equipment.\nStrong mathematical, technical documentation, problem-solving, and communication skills.\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple projects.\nPreferred Qualifications\nDegree or experience in chemical, mechanical, food, or process engineering.\nExperience with extraction, filtration, centrifugation, evaporation, distillation, concentration, drying, or fluid-handling systems.\nExperience with process flow diagrams, material balances, equipment specifications, or process-control systems.\nExperience supporting pilot trials, manufacturing trials, commissioning, technology transfer, or commercialization.\nExperience with botanical extracts, natural products, flavors, or food ingredients.\nFamiliarity with Design of Experiments, statistical analysis, analytical methods, or sensory evaluation.\nFamiliarity with SAP, DevEx, Batch Metrics, or similar product-development and manufacturing systems.\nExperience working with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, or co-manufacturers.\nPhysical and Work Requirements\nRegular work in laboratory and pilot-plant environments.\nAbility to lift and move materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.\nAbility to stand for extended periods and safely operate, clean, and assemble pilot-processing equipment.\nAbility to wear required personal protective equipment.\nRegular on-site work in Hunt Valley, with occasional travel to manufacturing sites, suppliers, or external partners.\nAs a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.\nMcCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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