Product Development Scientist II — Broad-Scope Smokeable

Altria Client Services LLC in; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and remote options

401(k) matching

Professional development stipends

Job summary

Altria Client Services LLC is seeking a Product Development Scientist II to advance smokeable product innovation across design, processing, leaf blending, and manufacturing disciplines. This on-site role emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, data interpretation, and practical experimentation to move concepts toward commercialization.

You will contribute to product characterization, testing, and commercialization activities while learning from experienced scientists and engineers within our

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Experience through internships, co-ops, research projects, or related environments.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate across teams.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and continuous learning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop broad product development expertise across design, tobacco and flavor processing, leaf blending, characterization, testing, and manufacturing operations.
• Support projects advancing product development and manufacturing capabilities across the portfolio.
• Conduct scientific studies, technical evaluations, and product assessments.
• Analyze and interpret data to support project decisions and recommendations.
• Assist with product development, testing, and commercialization activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to address technical challenges.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and process performance.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration across teams

Curiosity and adaptability

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, Agricultural Sciences, Materials Science, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Altria Client Services LLC is seeking a Product Development Scientist II to advance smokeable product innovation across design, processing, leaf blending, and manufacturing disciplines. This on-site role emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, data interpretation, and practical experimentation to move concepts toward commercialization.

You will contribute to product characterization, testing, and commercialization activities while learning from experienced scientists and engineers within our