R&D INTERN Job at McCormick & Company, Geneva, IL

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  • McCormick & Company
  • Geneva, IL

Job Description

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a full-time Rearch & Development Intern in Geneva, IL located at 1900 Averill Rd. This is a 10-week internship (June 1st, 2026 - August 7th, 2026) which requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Launch your career with a Global Leader in Flavor

At McCormick, you'll join us in “Saving the World From Boring Food” and fulfill your desire to be a part of something bigger than yourself.  Employees throughout our global corporation are united by two things - a passion for flavor and driving results. People are drawn to McCormick because of a culture that challenges them to reach their full potential.  

Our 10 week Summer Internship Program in Geneva, IL allows college students to get a glimpse into what it's like to be a part of the McCormick family - rich in flavor, culture, and employee empowerment . 

During your time as an Intern you will sharpen your leadership skills, work on real-world challenges, and collaborate with the best leaders in the industry.  You will also have the opportunity to network with executives, participate in social events with other interns, and give back to the community. We are looking for the next generation of problem solvers to drive change within McCormick.  Are you up for the challenge?

Pay Range: $20 - $22 

PLEASE NOTE : Candidates who require visa sponsorship for employment now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

About the Role: We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Innovation Intern to join our team. This role is ideal for a candidate who is actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or food chemistry. The intern will be responsible for assisting our team in the development of new and novel flavor-related technology.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the research and development of flavor characterization technologies.
  • Learn and operate gas chromatographs and mass spectrometers for product development and commercialization.
  • Perform wet chemistry and instrumental analysis of food products containing flavoring ingredients.
  • Support flavor chemists on the development of new and novel flavor systems.
  • Conduct research in the area of natural product chemistry.

Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or food chemistry.
  • Demonstrated interest in research and innovation, particularly in the area of flavor science and characterization of flavor profiles through the use of instrumental analysis.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with various functional groups within the organization.
  • Willingness to learn and take on new challenges in a dynamic work environment.

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.

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

Job Tags

Full time, Summer internship, Monday to Friday,

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