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Sensory & Consumer Science Intern
McCormick - Hunt Valley, MD 21031
McCormick
& Company, Incorporated , a global leader in flavor, is seeking a Sensory
& Consumer Science Intern in its Consumer Product Division (CPD)
Headquarters, located at 211 Schilling Circle in Hunt Valley, MD. This
internship will start in May or June 2013 and will run until December 2013.
This is a full time position Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. Some flexibility with hours may be available. Note that this is a paid
internship, but relocation and/or housing related expenses will not be
covered.
With more than $3 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures,
markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other
flavorful products to the entire food industry – retail outlets, food
manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Every day, no matter where or what
you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick brings passion
to flavor ™!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate daily sensory panels by setting up, cooking, serving, cleaning up,
analyzing data, and writing reports Assist with large scale Central Location
and Home Use Tests Attend focus groups and Consumer Advisory Groups to assist
with note taking and report writing Conduct a long range research project in
an area of mutual interest during the May-August timeframe– likely related to
qualitative or consumer insights research Handle other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current enrollment as an undergraduate college Junior or Senior OR current
enrollment in a relevant graduate program required High School Diploma or GED
required Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters
Degree in Food Science, Sensory Science or Nutrition required Grade point
average of 3.0 or better within major required Interest in quantitative,
qualitative and/or consumer focused research required Successful completion
of at least one sensory science related course and/or experience working in a
sensory lab, required Excellent oral and written communication skills
required Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required
Ability to perform data analysis preferred Successful completion of at least
one market research related course preferred Prior exposure to and/or
familiarity with food science concepts preferred
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