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 an analytical scientist.
Benefits
- UK yearly Incentive Bonus – competitive % based on business results and average annual salary.
- 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
- 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.
Role positioning and objectives
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
Work in partnership with New Categories and Toxicology teams to design analytical solutions and to deliver timely and reliable data that enable robust technical decision-making for product development. This requires analytical expertise, product chemistry knowledge, problem-solving skills, partner engagement and effective communication.
What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?
The role engages with members of New Categories product development teams to evaluate technical problems, propose analytical solutions, and conduct the required analytical work. The role provides analytical data and technical interpretation to guide decision-making in product and technology development.
What you will be accountable for
- Working both individually and as part of a team, leading scientific studies which address key requirements to support New Categories product development.
- Engaging effectively with partners to establish testing requirements and purposes, for the purpose of designing studies that provide the right data and information.
- Leading the development of novel analytical approaches, both GC- and LC-based, to effectively support New Categories product development.
- Evaluating the scientific data to provide appropriate conclusions and effectively deliver these to partners in the form of technical reports and presentations.
- Contributing along with all members of the department to the operational running of the laboratory and quality systems.
Can this be your future role?
- Do you have experience in analytical method development?
- Do you have experience in independently operating, and troubleshooting, GC, and LC instruments?
- Do you have experience working with partners to clearly establish scientific requirements?
Essential experience, skills, and knowledge
- Good analytical chemistry knowledge for the detection and quantification of a range of active substances found in consumer products, including trace level analytes in complex matrices.
- Relevant experience of analytical method development and validation using instrumental analysis techniques, especially GC-MS, LC-MS/MS and LC-UV, including troubleshooting.
- Ability to effectively engage and communicate proactively with internal partners within R&D.
- Good attention to detail with a keen problem-solving attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
- Creative, flexible, receptive to change, focused and able to deliver.
- Professional/academic achievement in Chemistry or a related physical science degree.
Beneficial
- Familiarity with software such as OpenLab, SCIEX OS, Analyst, ChemStation, ChromCompare.
- Active membership of the RSC and/or evidence of proactive continuing professional development.
- Knowledge of BAT product portfolio and A Better Tomorrow TM strategy.
We are BAT
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies
Belonging, achieving, together
Collaboration, diversity, and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!
