Senior Technologist

Job Title: Senior Technologist
Location: Southampton
Duration: 6 months+
Pay: £17.19 per hour (PAYE) or £23.00 per hour (Umbrella)

This role focuses on supporting e-liquid product development within a laboratory setting, contributing to new breakthrough technology in the tobacco industry as part of our clients innovation objectives. Here's a breakdown of the key objectives, expectations, and required skills:

**Key Objectives and Responsibilities:

1. E-liquid Formulation & Development:

• Prepare and produce small batches of e-liquids in the lab.

• Handle raw materials and conduct sample preparation for consumer product testing.

2. Product Testing & Qualification:

• Support sample qualification and submission for testing (e.g., consumer testing).

• Conduct basic wet chemistry tests such as pH, density, UV-VIS, and more to ensure quality control standards are met.

3. Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with internal product development teams and consumer testing agents to drive product development.

• Engage effectively with key stakeholders to provide support and deliver results.

4. Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain detailed records of e-liquid batch manufacturing, manage data summaries, and generate reports for approvals.

• Support ISO quality management systems and audits.

**Required Experience

:

1. Laboratory Experience:

• Hands-on experience with lab equipment and practical laboratory tasks related to e-liquid chemistry, sample preparation, and batch manufacturing.

• Experience handling hazardous materials safely and efficiently.

2. Task Management:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks based on project needs.

3. Collaboration & Communication:

• Proven ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

**Technical / Functional Skills

:

1. Self-Sufficiency & Flexibility: Ability to work independently and adapt under pressure, maintaining high flexibility.
2. Teamwork & Collaboration: A strong team player who supports critical projects with a "can-do" attitude.
3. Attention to Detail & Organisation: Strong attention to detail and structured approach to work, with excellent organisational and communication skills.
4. Problem-Solving & Curiosity: A technical curiosity for product development and effective problem-solving abilities, especially related to e-liquids.

**Education / Qualifications

:

1. Required:

• A Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.

2. Beneficial (useful but not essential):

• Experience making e-liquids in a lab setting.

• Familiarity with product and sample quality testing.

• Knowledge of relevant analytical techniques.

**Additional Skills

:

• Project Management: Experience in managing short and long-term product formulation requests using formal tools.
• Safety & Quality Focus: Adherence to safety protocols, PPE guidelines, and quality standards as part of daily operations.

The role offers opportunities for continuous learning through training and coaching from subject matter experts, allowing the individual to grow within the team and contribute to innovative product development in the tobacco industry.

This will be a hybrid role after initial training has been completed.