Entry Level Biology Lab Tech Jobs in Chicago, IL

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 Lab Tech at our McCormick Flavor Solutions facility in Geneva, IL

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 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Lab Technician II role will support Flavor Creation through compounding flavor formulations and applying them to a variety of tasting bases that represent finished products in the food industry for organoleptic evaluation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compounding and preparing samples from formulations
• Maintaining flavor retains including intermediates
• Setting up flavors and raw materials for screening and evaluation
• Stocking, ordering and maintaining lab supplies and raw materials
• Recording pertinent data in Product Vision and Excel data files
• Maintaining sanitation and organization of lab

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of twelve (12) college credits/CEUs, preferably in a science-related field (Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or other related science field), and/or 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory environment. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong PC skills required. Experience operating in a Windows environment, managing files and handling data.
• Experience in a Food manufacturing environment or lab and knowledge of food safety is a plus.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
• Ability to be self-directed and motivated.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively.
• Experience following principles and making informed decision.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to identify analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to present information to peers in a logical manner.
• Must possess strong teamwork capabilities, flexibility to adjust to customer demands including weekends and overtime on short notice.
• Ability to work in a challenging and fast paced environment with changing practices.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds continuously, 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Solid math skills including the ability to work accurately with formulas and decimals.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime as directed by manager.
• Ability to work onsite and to attend all shifts as scheduled.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. 

Base Salary: $21.59-$30.48

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick's Dividend Program.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include: 

• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

First consideration will be given to employees who have been displaced from their jobs for positions with the same grade or lower. If there are no qualified candidates, all other employees will then be considered. No displaced employee will receive preferential consideration for a promotional opportunity.

McCormick may recruit external candidates concurrently in order to expedite the recruitment process. Qualified internal candidates submitting bids within the first ten (10) days of the job being posted will be considered before external candidates. Internal bids received after the tenth (10th) day will be considered along with external candidates.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.