Senior Technologist

**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**- Applied Product Science**in Southampton**

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

The Senior Technologist role will focus on the management and execution of assigned scientific studies across a range of product categories within the New Categories R&D function, to support the product improvement of current products and the development of 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 product testing methodologies and broad scientific principles to assist a team of scientists in designing and efficiently completing product science research to meet the needs of the wider R&D community.

**Your key responsibilities will include**:

- To have accountability for the delivery of assigned activities across a range of projects and activities within the New Categories Applied Product Science team
- To hold laboratory expertise in operating the required machinery/testing capabilities in order to perform assigned tasks within the required time frames
- 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 of our new category products
- To understand testing activities, methodologies, and equipment capabilities to carry out assigned duties to fulfil project needs

**What are we looking for?**
- Ability to deliver against a portfolio of tasks within defined timescales and to work in a laboratory environment
- Self-motivated, proactive with good time management and organizational skills, strong communication skills, collaboration with internal and external contacts
- Data handling and interpretation
- Degree in Science, Technology, preferably Chemistry
- Time served apprenticeship background as a laboratory technician / HNC-level qualification in a relevant field

**Beneficial**
- Broad understanding of product testing approaches
- Broad knowledge of product research and development

**Qualifying questions for applicants**
- Do you have experience of influencing or designing scientific studies?
- Have you worked in a fast-paced product development environment?

**What we offer you?**
- **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.**

**Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of 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, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.**

**We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an 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**.**

**If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support yo