Data Scientist R&D Intern

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a full-time Data Science/R&D Intern at Research & Development Center located in Hunt Valley, Maryland.  This is a 10-week internship (June 2 - August 8, 2024) 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 Hunt Valley, MD 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.

Position Overview:

Candidate will assist with and own projects relevant to research and design (R&D). Projects will consist of data acquisition, manipulation/cleaning, and analysis. Additionally, candidate will be expected to collaborate with other R&D labs and retain business acumen. Normal hours of work will be between 9 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct a data research project by collecting, manipulating, and analyzing relevant data; Apply useful data science methods to find key results
• Attend team meetings to gain context and insight
• Collaborate with necessary colleagues across organization to gain context and key knowledge for research project
• Present research findings in final presentation

Required Skills:

• Must be an Undergraduate rising junior or senior at an accredited college/university.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Coding experience (Python or R preferred)

Based Hourly Range: $20/hr. - $25/hr

Base hourly 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.

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.