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QUALITY AND REGULATORY INTERN

10/12/2025

The intern will work in a collaborative cross-functional team to standardize and improve food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance. They will lead 2-3 projects related to these areas throughout the internship.

Salary

20 - 22 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) is a global leader in flavor and one of the most respected and familiar names in the industry. In business for over 130 years, McCormick manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry—retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses. McCormick creates flavors for a wide range of applications, such as beverages, snacks, dairy, bakery/confectionary, savory, performance nutrition, and health. The McCormick name represents a trusted source of flavor in millions of kitchens around the globe—in homes and in restaurants. Partnerships with farmers and suppliers around the world allow us to provide great-tasting, quality spices with year-over-year consistency that you can trust. Our herbs and spices come from 80 different countries, while our brands reach consumers in more than 150 countries and territories. Our passion for quality is matched only by our commitment to an innovative and energetic company culture. At McCormick, we believe in respect, recognition, inclusion, and collaboration, based on the highest ethical values for our employees. McCormick is a team of 13,000 employees located around the world—and we’re growing. If you have a passion for flavor—and you’re ready to take a journey—come have a seat at our table.
About the Role

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a full-time QUALITY AND REGULATORY INTERN in 24 Schilling Rd located at Global Headquarters. This is a 10-week internship (June 1, 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 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?

 

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.

 

 

Position Overview: The Quality and Regulatory Intern will work in a plant environment over a 10-week Summer Internship Program (June 1st, 2026 - August 7th, 2026, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday) in Hunt Valley, MD. This program allows college students and/or current non-exempt employees to get a glimpse into what it’s like to be a part of the McCormick family, gain exposure to broader business objectives, and connect with senior leaders.

 

Key Responsibilities:
The intern will be part of a collaborative cross functional team working to standardize/improve food safety, quality systems and regulatory compliance. 10% 
• Throughout the summer, the intern will be responsible for leading 2-3 projects that may include:

• Statistical Process Control and System Capability Improvements

• Issue and Complaint Resolution

• New Product Scale Up 

• Implementation of Food Safety and Quality Policies/Standards

• Sanitary Design for New Capital Projects

• Compliance to New US FDA Nutrition Labeling Regulations

• CIP validation leadership and/or execution

• Updating of site Food Safety Plans/Hazard Analysis and procedures

• Supporting day to day quality tasks for operations quality, customer quality or regulatory affairs

• Projects aligned to site’s Quality and Food Safety priorities 80%

•JTE projects, activities, and initiatives engagement 5%

• Attending events coordinated by the Talent Acquisition team 5%

 

Secondary Responsibilities
• Project/ Program Management: Ability to achieve project goals and objectives by applying the discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about successful project completion

• Change Leadership and Management: Advocate for desired change through coaching and behavioral modeling


Required Qualifications

  • Current enrollment as an undergraduate college rising Junior or Senior, pursuing a degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biological & Physical Sciences, Engineering or related field 
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Data analysis experience

 

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.

 

Key Skills
Food ScienceNutritionBiological SciencesPhysical SciencesEngineeringInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsData AnalysisProject ManagementChange LeadershipQuality SystemsRegulatory ComplianceFood SafetyStatistical Process ControlIssue Resolution
Categories
Food & BeverageScience & ResearchEngineeringManufacturingConsulting
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