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British American Tobacco is a global business going through a hugely dynamic period in our 100+ year history. With consumers seeking more choice with expectations above traditional cigarettes, now is an exciting time to have a real say in what we do - A chance to feel the international impact of your work and the responsibility to own what really matter to our consumers. All sides of the business is fully thriving, from our traditional tobacco roots, which we have proudly grown into a market-leading enterprise, to our business in developing brand-new products that promote choice, where innovation thrives. What’s best about our evolution is that science is at the heart of all of it. Our global R&D teams uncover the facts and drive us forward using the most cutting-edge technologies. We have over 200 different scientific methods – from analytical chemistry and toxicological profiling to future casting and battery design. Why work here? Because we’re not just any FMCG company: we’re industry leaders, game changers, world shapers.
About the Placement Scheme
In the UK, we offer 12-months placement - starting 1st of September 2021 - opportunities to undergraduate students looking to gain practical experience within a vibrant and innovative industrial setting. As part of the scheme, you will be partnered with a mentor, have regular reviews with your Line Manager and work on projects that impact the business.
Training and development is provided throughout the placement with successful applicants having multiple opportunities to develop transferable skills in addition to gaining ‘hands on’ experience in a technical discipline.
As part of the scheme students get a chance to cultivate their independent thinking and problem solving skills in addition to working in and contributing to a team. Cross functional/department working and participation in other research activities is also encouraged, where appropriate. Previous work experience in a practical ‘hands-on’ role would be useful but not essential.
Job purpose
An intern is required to support/manage a number of key science activities/projects, which will build product science understanding to underpin and enable the development and continuous improvement of New Category products. The responsibility of this role would be to scope and define studies, conduct/support testing, analyse data, write reports providing recommendations and outcomes to support product development. Additionally, you will be responsible for generating data that will support the assessment of new technologies and products to support commercialisation.
Requirements
An undergraduate/graduate degree course in chemistry or material science related disciplines with the ability to conduct experiments and investigate science from first principles.
Key skills required
- To have understanding on designing and conducting scientific experimental studies which are robust, while building technical capability and fundamental product knowledge.
- To be able to deliver technical reviews (presenting), focused on key outcomes that enable advancements in product development, in a challenging development focused environment.
- To have skills in reviewing scientific challenges from first principles, resulting in proposing the ways to address, in a time pressured environment.
- To have experience in writing scientific reports.
- To have skills in project management, time management which can be transferred to an R&D environment.
Benefits
- Salary of £18,200 per annum
- Subsidised gym membership (£15 per month)
- Subsidised lunches
- 25 days annual leave
- Free on-site parking
- Participation in the Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
- Participation in the Company Share Reward Scheme
- Participation in the Company Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Cover
- Eligibility for Company Flexible Benefits Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
