Senior Technologist e-Liquids Product Development - Fixed Term

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. 
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for a SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST E-LIQUIDS PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT – FIXED TERM (MATERNITY COVER) in Southampton

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?  

The key objective of this role is to provide practical and technical support in an exciting area of product development in e-Liquids Discovery as part of BATs ambition for breakthrough innovation in vaping.

Responsibilities include e-liquid preparation, analytical work activities and generation of test protocols and reports, as allocated, using defined work practices or procedures. Engaging with external research companies and test houses, review and production of reports summarising findings. Category specific product sourcing for analysis and understanding, sample management and tracking.

Tasks are achieved by thorough understanding of product chemistry, analytical science, and techniques relevant to the analysis of consumer use products such as e-liquids and electronic cigarettes, aerosols and all materials associated with the construction or use of this type of products.

Experience and understanding of consumer testing are preferable, including a responsibility with sourcing competitor products. Role holder should have an efficient and organised approach to practical activities, time and data management and reporting as well as an approachable and collaborative working style.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Formulate and build e-liquids on laboratory scale
• Conduct analytical work activities and generate test protocols and reports, as allocated, using defined work practices or procedures by thorough understanding of principles and concepts.
• Engage with external research companies and test houses, review and produce reports to summarise findings.
• Develop new working procedures, methods or working practices for management approval in response to technical challenges defined by management, as well as generating technical reports, publications and presentations.
• Sample management, tracking and database set up
• Identification and sourcing of relevant category specific samples for analysis
• Exploit opportunities for standardization in process and business systems for continuous improvement and identify and suggest changes to operating procedures and working practices for subsequent approval.
• Experienced Senior Technologists will develop new working procedures, methods or working practices for management approval in response to technical challenges defined by management, as well as generating technical reports, publications and presentations. Guidance from Technical Specialists is available.

Can this be your future role?

• Do you have experience working in a laboratory environment?
• Do you have a passion for understanding consumer needs?

What are we looking for?

Experience Required

• Good technical understanding of e-liquids chemistry, active ingredients used and associated science
• Relevant technical experience resulting in a detailed knowledge of good laboratory practice, principles of e-liquid sample preparation & analysis.
• Work experience in Data Management and Basic Statistics
• Good PC skills
• Good verbal and writing capabilities in English
• Good analytical skills, data-affinity, high attention to detail
• Awareness of product development processes desirable

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Ability to work self-sufficiently and under pressure maintaining flexibility
• Strong organisational skills.
• Structured approach to work, able to prioritise & self-manage.

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• University degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or associated field, or equivalent work experience.

BENEFICIAL 

• Experience of making e-liquids in the lab
• Sample and product quality testing.
• Experience with consumer testing.
• Relevant experience in analytical techniques.

What we offer you?
•    We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
•    Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
•    Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
•    You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
•    We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.