Undergraduate Researcher

4 weeks ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom British American Tobacco Full time

Transforming the Future of Vapour Products

We are seeking an exceptional undergraduate researcher to join our Vapour Consumables Discovery team in Southampton. As a key member of our Research and Development function, you will play a crucial role in developing new vapour innovations, encompassing formulation development and product science related to e-liquids and vaping products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and conduct laboratory-based research, including prototype sample manufacture and physico-chemical analysis using a range of scientific methods
  • Support data generation on e-liquid product assessment, processing data and conducting statistical analysis
  • Organise sensorial assessments on newly developed e-liquid prototypes
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to scope previous learnings and establish robust design of experiment, methods of product assessment and evaluations
  • Liaise with product support functions to ensure prototypes meet regulatory and safety requirements suitable for testing
  • Work with external analytical suppliers to establish accurate methods of assessing product performance over time through collaboration and knowledge of analytical or applied chemistry
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues in the Vapour Consumables team, internal stakeholders, and external partners
  • Communicate progress/updates proactively to key stakeholders via presentations, reports and meetings

Requirements:

  • Students working towards an undergraduate degree in Chemistry (Inorganic, Organic or Applied) or a related subject
  • Motivation to learn the fundamentals of e-liquid formulation design
  • A consumer-centric attitude with an interest in solving complex scientific challenges and an eye for research, product design, and development of consumer goods
  • Strong collaboration and leadership skills

Why BAT?

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential. We take pride in being 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, fostering 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.



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