Senior Technologist e-Liquids Development

The key objective of this role is to support relevant e-liquid product development and capabilities for e-liquid products produced in the lab and pilot plant to drive continuous improvement in quality control and product safety for e-liquids, as part of BATs ambitions in the new technology development in vaping.

Responsibilities include e-liquid formulation production and supporting product development processes using defined work practices or procedures. Engaging with internal product development teams, review production reports and summarising findings.

Tasks are achieved by thorough understanding of product quality requirements, e-liquid 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 e-liquids formulations are preferable, including a responsibility with conducting small batch sample preparation and hazardous material management. 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.

Reports to,

• This Senior Technologists role will formulate E-liquid formulations, in response to technical challenges defined by management, as part of continuous improvement of the e-liquids product development.


• Conducting basic laboratory tests of products in accordance with the QC standards using pH meter, NIR, density, viscosity, flash point meter and more.


• Planning - short and long-term management of all e-liquids formulation requests and using formal project management tools where necessary.


• Work as part of a team and is responsible for operating in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, environmental, quality, accuracy, and efficiency.


• Performs routine calibration, and maintenance of the laboratory instruments as required for normal lab operations.


• Participate in job safety analysis and has good work area housekeeping/follows appropriate PPE.


• Supports the laboratory ISO quality management system and audits.


• Follow and promote Quality procedures and standards to enable the business to achieve and maintain excellent results.


• Guidance from Technical Specialists will be provided.
  
  Do you have experience working in a laboratory environment containing hazardous materials?


• Do you have a passion for formulation development?


• Do you know what are the main ingredients in e-liquid?, Proven practical laboratory experience backed by knowledge of principles of sample preparation for measurement & analysis.


• Ability to plan and prioritise tasks based on business need.


• To have technical curiosity with problem solving skills


• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to collaborate with internal/external partners.


• Great teammate who collaborates with peers to support critical projects and results with a positive "can-do" attitude and effective problem solver.


Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Ability to work self-sufficiently and under pressure maintaining flexibility.


• Being a great teammate who collaborates with peers to support critical projects and results with a positive "can-do" attitude.


• High attention to detail


• Strong organisational and communication skills


• Structured approach to work, able to prioritise.


• Technical curiosity for product development


• Ability to collaborate with internal or external partners.


Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• University degree (at least BSc) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or associated subject area


BENEFICIAL

• Experience of making e-liquids


• Sample and product quality testing.


• Relevant experience in analytical techniques
  
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• Attractive Private Pension Plan - up to 15%, Private Medical cover, Doctor @hand-24/7 GP appointments, by video or by phone, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the world


• Share Reward Scheme (free shares and shares saving scheme), Group Personal Accident Insurance, Life Assurance


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