PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To support and work closely with the Technology Development Leads, to create samples and prototypes, developing and accessing ideas from technology strategy, including assessing feasibility, viability and consumer liking for discovery projects and technology assessments across the 3 categories.
• To collaborate closely with the IP team and participate in cross-functional brainstorming sessions with specific targets based on category input, including formulation and device ideas to generate IP within the business.
• Take a leading role in managing and maintaining Discovery lab spaces and equipment. Understanding the capabilities and adapting to develop methods to test new, bespoke prototypes and assessments as well as produce new prototypes with existing equipment or identify new potential equipment to improve capabilities.
• Manage testing workload within a category and collaborate with leads, technicians and other teams to ensure effective prioritisation and reporting of work is completed, including writing and reporting of data.
• To be Health & Safety conscious, and understand lab safety/compliance, COSHH assessments and risk assessments and embody safety as investigation novel technologies.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Qualified and Skilled: Hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in chemistry or engineering (e.g., BTEC, T-Level, NVQ, HNC) or equivalent industry experience/apprenticeship.
• Hands-On Experience: Practical knowledge in formulation, processing, filling, and product characterisation.
• Organised and Reliable: Proven ability to plan and complete work to high standards, with strong time management and reporting skills.
• Problem Solver: Capable of breaking down complex tasks into achievable actions and delivering effective solutions.
• Growth Mindset: Driven by continuous learning and improvement, with openness to new ideas and techniques.
• Lab-Savvy: Experience in operating, maintaining, and specifying lab equipment, as well as managing and reporting on testing initiatives.

ABOUT US

We’re a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.
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Are you ready to play a hands-on role in shaping the future of product innovation? At Imperial Brands, we’re seeking a curious, detail-oriented, and proactive Senior Innovation Technician to join our dynamic Discovery team—where bold ideas and breakthrough technologies come to life.
In this exciting role, you’ll support the development of next-generation products by preparing and testing formulations, consumables, and prototypes. Your work will directly contribute to key innovation projects that drive our ambitious growth strategy and keep us at the forefront of the industry.
Join a global business powered by over 25,000 colleagues, where your creativity and technical skills will help turn ideas into reality.