ABOUT US

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 119 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 26,000 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.

As we move forward, our consumers will be at the heart of what we do, evolving to needs and expectations and committing to a more meaningful contribution to harm reduction by building a successful NGP business. Integral to our long-term success is our sustainability strategy, behaving responsibly and supporting our ambitions, all underpinned by high governance.

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.

THE ROLE

As Senior Development Lab Analyst, you will provide direct support to the Laboratory Manager (and/or deputy) in all day-to-day aspects of the analytical lab department. You will ensure that all methods and equipment used are scientifically sound and fulfil the quality requirements appropriate for the respective business requirement. In addition, you will support the lab function and ensure accurate/timely analysis for routine and non-routine products. The role holder will perform, check, and validate all analysis performed and be highly competent in all analytical techniques undertaken.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform method expansion of new and adapted methodologies, ensuring their proper validation in accordance with ICH guidelines and internal quality requirements.
• Undertake troubleshooting analysis using routine and non-routine methodologies.
• Manage the organisation and performance of the introduction and validation (VP, URS, DQ, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, VR & VC) of new/existing equipment in accordance with current practices.
• Be responsible for equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate/participate in laboratory studies.
• Assist laboratory management with projects, experimental planning, and implementation.
• Continuously research current literature, guidelines, and industry standard methods for NGP products.
• Contribute to the analysis and interpretation of experimental data.
• Assist with the identification of technical needs and source relevant internal and external expertise when required.
• Ensure & foster good working relationships between technical functions to allow laboratory requirements to be shared and understood by all areas.
• Produce & maintain all relevant documents such as written reports, validation documents, and records.
• Author, update and adhere to equipment and method SOPs as required.
• Provide monthly updates on projects undertaken.
• Support development of new/junior analysts, as required.
• Actively participate in problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Perform general laboratory housekeeping tasks, including ordering, and maintaining stock levels of laboratory consumables.
• Operate and troubleshoot lab related software.
• Organise individual projects and adhere to all business policies & procedures and perform any other tasks as required by their line manager and/or business.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of method and equipment validation processes in accordance with ICH guidelines
• Expert knowledge of HPLC, GC & Pharmacopeia analysis is essential.
• Demonstrate the ability to implement procedures & processes which ensure compliance to GxP and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Strong technical, analytical, report and writing skills.
• Decisive thinker able to work within agreed timescales.
• Understanding of statistical techniques

Qualifications:

• Significant experience of analytical method development and equipment / method validation within an analytical laboratory / regulated laboratory
• Area of expertise preferred: Method Development, Validation, Regulatory and/or Nicotine products.
• Degree or higher in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline is essential (5+ years laboratory experience is equivalent).

Desirable:

• Practical knowledge of other lab equipment/methodologies including but not limited to Karl Fischer, pH, FTIR, GC-MS, Auto-titrators.
• Good level of IT skills
• Demonstrate the ability to organise individual projects in line with department priorities.
• Ability to work against challenging timelines.
• Excellent analytical skills

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, and 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with an additional 4 days on top to cover the Christmas period), corporate discounts, Health Cash Plan, and other wellbeing initiatives.

Imperial Brands is committed to inclusiveness and creating a work environment where differences are expected, accepted, and valued and people feel like they belong. We embrace diversity in our workforce, as part of this, there are four employee resource groups focused on Gender, Disability, LGBTQ+, and Ethnicity which any employee can join.

If you’re a person with a disability or have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments for you during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self.

NEXT STEPS

Interested applicants should apply with their CV highlighting their suitability for the role.

EVERYONE BELONGS

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions, or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants.

We welcome talented people with stories to tell, who can bring fresh thinking, new ideas and different experiences to our business and believe in enabling every person to succeed; to deliver their best performance and realise their full potential.

We understand that these are the things that make you ‘you’ and if you join us, we’ll support you in being able and confident to share your whole self with us.  

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please click here resourcing@uk.imptob.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

Don’t talk yourself out of applying.