Senior Technologist

**BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.**

**To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey**

**BAT UK** **IS LOOKING FOR SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST - MODERN ORAL**

**SENIORITY LEVEL**: Experienced Non-Management Level

**FUNCTION**: Operations

**SUB FUNCTION**: New Categories, R&D

**LOCATION**: Southampton, UK

**TYPE OF CONTRACT**: Permanent

**BENEFITS**
- UK yearly Incentive Bonus - driven % based on business results and average annual salary
- Share Reward Scheme (free shares and share saving scheme), Group Personal Accident Insurance, Life Assurance
- Flexible Benefits Scheme: Tax Return Assistance, Cycle To Work, Holiday Trading, Dental Insurance, Travel Insurance; Onsite Gym and Gyms Discounts-discounts at over 3,700 gyms, SPAs, pools, studios and outdoor fitness events across the UK; Season Ticket loans-Interest free loans for purchase of annual tickets for public transport

**What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?**

The Senior Technologist - MO role is chiefly responsible for the execution of assigned tasks using laboratory equipment and expertise across a range of projects and activities within the New Categories product development portfolio to support the delivery of the commercial vision of a product in the R&D pipeline.

**What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?**

This role will utilise knowledge of New Categories lab methodologies and broad scientific principles to assist a team of senior scientists in implementing an element of a product development plan, whilst using this team experience to build out personal capabilities to expand technical knowledge of New Category products.

Reports to

Principal manager - MO Discovery or Development

Number of Direct Reports

N/A

Core Relationships

Internal - Scientists and Senior Technologies within the team and from other teams, NC R&D Management

External
- Geographic Scope

Global

**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- To have accountability for the delivery of assigned activities across a portfolio of projects and activities within the New Categories product development portfolio.
- To hold lab expertise in operating the required machinery/testing capabilities in order to perform assigned tasks in the required time frames to contribute to the testing of new products and technology.
- To have the technical understanding of workstreams within the product development plan of a given project in order to deliver the assigned tasks within the required timescales and in line with product launch target dates.
- To have awareness of standard methodologies and compliance using technical knowledge and broad scientific principles to ensure effective delivery of an appropriate given task.
- To assist and work closely with the more senior scientist roles within the team with a focus on upskilling personal breadth and depth of technical knowledge in new categories product development and learning the chemistry of substances such as e-liquids.
- To have an understanding of laboratory testing activities, methodologies, and equipment capabilities to carry out assigned duties to fulfil project needs.
- To minimise laboratory risk through raising issues with workstream delivery to the senior scientist roles for the purpose of collecting any difficulties and filling knowledge gaps.
- To ensure the confidentiality of all technology and compositions which ensure the uniqueness of BAT output.

**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE**

**Experience Required**
- Ability to deliver against a portfolio of tasks within defined timelines.
- Broad understanding of product testing approaches and data interpretation.
- Broad knowledge of product research and related methodologies.
- Ability to work in a Chemical laboratory, manipulating solvents, acids, and highly toxic substances.

**Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required**
- Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with internal/external capabilities.
- Ability to plan and prioritise tasks based on business needs.

**Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required**
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant field of study (i. e., Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, Food science, Technology science, Materials science, Engineering, etc).

**WE ARE BAT**

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