Formulation Technician

Imperial Brands; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Brands in the United Kingdom is seeking an NPD Formulation Technician on a 12 Months Fixed Term Contract to develop and test new product formulations for tobacco and nicotine products, working with R&D, Quality and Manufacturing to translate ideas into market-ready innovations.

You will join an inclusive, fast-paced team, contribute to breakthroughs, and help shape the future of our product portfolio while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Chemistry or related scientific discipline, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Experience in FMCG, tobacco, nicotine, food, or pharmaceutical labs.
• Strong record-keeping and data documentation.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Collaborative team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, blend, and manufacture laboratory-scale formulations per plans and safety rules.
• Conduct product testing, evaluations, and data collection for development.
• Accurately record experimental results and maintain lab documentation.
• Support pilot plant and manufacturing trials, aiding scale‑up to production.
• Maintain equipment, materials, and workspace to ensure safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing on projects.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaborative / team player

Communication skills

Education

Chemistry or related scientific discipline degree or equivalent lab experience

Job description

The Role

12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Join an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees and help shape the future of tobacco and nicotine products. As an NPD Formulation Technician, you'll play a hands‑on role in developing and testing new product formulations, working alongside experts in R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing to turn ideas into market‑ready innovations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious NPD Formulation Technician to work with cutting‑edge products, contribute to breakthrough developments, and make a real impact within a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

If you're passionate about science, innovation, and bringing new products to life, we'd love to hear from you.

Principle Accountabilities

• Prepare, blend, and manufacture laboratory‑scale formulations in accordance with development plans, protocols, and safety requirements.
• Conduct product testing, evaluations, and data collection to support the development and optimisation of tobacco and nicotine products.
• Accurately record experimental results, maintain laboratory documentation, and ensure all data is captured in line with quality and regulatory standards.
• Support pilot plant and manufacturing trials, providing technical input to help scale products from laboratory development to commercial production.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, materials, and workspaces to ensure a safe, organised, and compliant working environment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing to deliver innovation projects on time and to specification.

Skills and Experience Required

• Qualification in Chemistry, Food Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Experience working in a laboratory, product development, quality, or manufacturing environment, ideally within FMCG, tobacco, nicotine, food, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Strong practical laboratory skills, with experience accurately preparing, handling, and testing formulations or raw materials.
• Excellent attention to detail and record‑keeping skills, with the ability to maintain accurate experimental data and technical documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues and support the development of practical solutions.
• A collaborative team player with strong communication and organisational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

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. Please contact us at [e-mail] to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

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.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.