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McCormick · Geneva, IL

# R/D, Food BU Intern

Geneva, IL, US Early career Hospitality & Food Service 

Listed on McCormick’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on McCormick’s careers site →](https://careers.mccormick.com/job/Geneva-RD%2C-Food-BU-Intern-IL-60134/1432718500/)

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## Job description

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a full-time Product Development Intern in Geneva, IL. This is a 10-week internship (June 7, 2026 - August 13, 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?

### PLEASE NOTE

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

### QUALIFICATIONS

Current enrollment as an undergraduate college Junior, Senior or graduate student in a relevant academic program. Relevant Academic programs include Food Science, Chemistry, Culinary Science, Nutrition Science or other science. Grade point average overall minimum of 3.0/4.0 and 3.3 within major required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required Experience working in a laboratory or kitchen environment preferred.

Ability to perform data analysis preferred. Prior exposure to and/or familiarity with food science concepts preferred. Beginner cooking skills required; Intermediate cooking skills preferred. Ability to work independently, learn new tasks, solve problems, and show strong self-motivation and initiative. Demonstrated organization and planning skills, handling details. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment is required.

### DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Assist with daily flavor customer support activities. Includes sample preparation, testing, and data gathering. Work directly with internal food technical team providing hands-on assistance and project guidance. Collaborate with other scientists and technologists to deliver ad hoc project results in a timely manner. Projects may include flavor application, prototype formulation, bench testing, evaluation of flavor technologies, and competitive benchmarking.

Cross training with other McCormick departments according to the Intern’s interests including Sensory Science, QA/QC, Flavor Creation, and Sales/Marketing. 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.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Geneva, IL, US[Apply on McCormick’s careers site →](https://careers.mccormick.com/job/Geneva-RD%2C-Food-BU-Intern-IL-60134/1432718500/)

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