Quality and Regulatory Intern

About the Position

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a full-time Quality & Regulatory Intern in Geneva, IL. This is a 10-week internship (June 7, 2027 - August 13, 2027) 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.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• The Quality and Regulatory Intern will work in a manufacturing environment over 10-weeks (June - August, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday) in Geneva, IL as part of McCormick’s Summer Internship Program. This program provides college students with exposure to real-world business challenges, senior leadership engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.

• The intern will be part of a collaborative cross functional team working to standardize and improve food safety, quality systems and regulatory compliance.

• Throughout the summer, the intern will lead 2-3 impactful projects that may include:

  • Implementation of Food Safety and Quality policies and standards
  • Development and documentation of process improvements
  • Sanitary design review and support for capital projects
  • Compliance initiatives related to FDA Nutrition Labeling regulations
  • CIP (Clean-in-Place) validation leadership and/or execution
  • Updating site Food Safety Plans, Hazard Analyses, and associated procedures
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC) analysis and system capability improvements
  • Quality issue and customer complaint resolution
  • New product scale-up and commercialization support
  • Support for day-to-day operations quality, customer quality, or regulatory affairs activities
  • Projects aligned to site’s Quality and Food Safety priorities

• % of Time Spent: 70%

• Engage in meaningful professional development and networking opportunities with peers, site leadership, and a dedicated mentor through 1:1 meetings, job shadowing experiences, and formal project presentations.

• % of Time Spent: 15%

• Attend Talent Acquisition–coordinated events such as Lunch & Learns, community service initiatives, social events, and more!

• % of Time Spent: 15%

Secondary Responsibilities

• Project and Program Management: Ability to achieve project goals and deliver measurable results through disciplined planning, effective organization, and strategic resource management.
• Change Leadership and Management: Champion continuous improvement initiatives by influencing stakeholders, providing coaching, and modeling behaviors that support organizational change.
• Executive Communication & Presentation: Effectively synthesize project outcomes and insights into a clear, compelling presentation for leadership and cross-functional partners, highlighting progress, impact, and overall summer accomplishments.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with graduation date 6 months to 1 year from completion of internship.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biological & Physical Sciences, or related field.

Core Skills

• Food Safety
• Quality Assurance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Process Improvement
• FDA Nutrition Labeling

Secondary Skills

• Project Management
• Change Leadership
• Executive Communication
• Data and Analytics
• Technology Expertise

We Offer

• Competitive internship pay range: $20 - $22 per hour
• Exposure to real-world business challenges
• Senior leadership engagement
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Networking opportunities with executives and peers
• Participation in Talent Acquisition–coordinated events
• Professional development and mentorship

About the Company

As a McCormick employee, you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself-to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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