About the Position

Analytical Scientist II

British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for an ANALYTICAL SCIENTIST II in Southampton.

Why Research and Development?

We are on a journey to A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. A world where smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke, have migrated to smokeless alternatives. This is why we are always innovating, experimenting, and delivering new solutions. This is why our R&D and Science department is so important to the business, and we are investing and accelerating our activities to generate new science and innovation. Today, we operate in a broad spectrum of scientific fields including molecular biology, toxicology, and chemistry, and it is that breadth of expertise which fuels the relentless innovation and learning that sets us apart as an industry leader.

Why BAT?

At BAT, we’re committed to more than just jobs, we’re dedicated to purposeful careers - It's one of the many reasons we have been named as a Global Top Employer for the eighth consecutive year.

We believe that Leadership shouldn’t be confined to titles. It’s a mindset and through our leading Learning and Development programmes, you’ll continuously develop your skills and experience. With our unwavering support, you’ll work in cross functional teams connecting with industry leaders and expanding your professional network.

Join us at BAT, where purpose meets possibility, and your career story unfolds.

Responsibilities

Application of expert knowledge of routine analytical testing to execute the planning, delivery and reporting within the Analytical team based on an agreed plan, equipment and methodologies following best practice.
To input into the technical application of the Analytical team, to develop, deliver and ensure fit-for-purpose analytical testing capabilities and defined requirements to support Quality Growth - product innovation and product lifecycle management, and Sustainable Future – Tobacco Harm Reduction sciences and regulatory engagement.
Expert knowledge of analytical method development (e.g., metals, carbonyls, dissolution), validation (including to ISO 17025) and routine deployment, following best practice supported by laboratory quality management systems and key business processes.
Initiator or lead representative in interactions with cross-functional teams and internal and 3rd party external technical stakeholders.
Ensure that data generated are timely, fit for purpose and meeting the appropriate quality requirements (data standards, right data right time and business needs, harnessing approaches aligned to the digital transformation roadmap.
Maintain clear ways of working and adherence to key processes, providing clear technical leadership, maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.
Author and deliver Research & Science reports, internal and external publications and presentations.
Understands, promotes and applies responsibilities under the Environmental, Health & Safety policy.
Application of project management and planning and monitor the competitor landscape in the field of analytical science.

Requirements

Experience Required

Thorough knowledge and hands-on application of a broad range of analytical instruments and techniques, (GC-FID, GC-MS, GCxGC, HPLC, HPLC/MS/MS), and laboratory operational and governance requirements.
Extensive experience, running, maintenance and troubleshooting of a broad range of analytical instruments and establishing best practice.
Experience and technical knowledge of running, calibrating and maintaining whole aerosol robots/smoking engines. Knowledge of applying informatics tools to process and assess analytical data, and meeting appropriate data quality standards.
Experience of best practice of analytical approaches, including method development and validation, in a controlled quality assured environment such as ISO 17025 accredited and/or GxP compliant laboratory.
Author and deliver R&S technical reports, conference materials and contributions to external peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

Extensive experience of leading high throughput routine analysis, data interpretation and reporting in accordance with approved methods.
Experience of quality management systems, integration across different platforms and contribution to the effectiveness of routine analysis.
Awareness of product design to enable the development of the appropriate analytical test methods and applications. Leading the delivery of routine analytical approaches to support Quality Growth through product innovation lifecycle and product lifecycle management and Sustainable Future and Tobacco Harm Reduction.
Leading senior stakeholder engagement, developing analytical solutions and generating data, ensuring timely communication in clear and simple terms.
Supporting the development of external scientific collaborations to enable analytical method acceptance, and external endorsement supported by established Analytical Centre of Excellence approaches, via technology transfer and third-party cross-laboratory validation studies.
Provision of appropriate technical supervision/coaching to support across the Advanced Analytical team.
Adherence to financial process and controls, supporting budget forecasting, planning and tracking spend.
Drives single point of accountability, ability to identify and make suitable interventions to ensure project delivery and track record in delivering independently and across teams- to achieve goals and agreed outputs.
Focused delivery on time in full, leads by example, seizes opportunities to benefit team and R&S.

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

Relevant professional/academic achievement equivalent 1st or 2nd Degree in Chemistry or related science.
Relevant society and/or professional body membership, e.g., Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), or evidence of proactive continuing professional development.

Nice to Have

Working knowledge of BAT products.
Experience with project management techniques.

We Offer

Market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
Diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives.
Access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills.
Continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.
Support for career breaks through our Global Returners program.
Disability Confident Employer with reasonable adjustments and accommodations available.

About the Company

At BAT, we’re committed to more than just jobs, we’re dedicated to purposeful careers. 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.

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