Senior Scientist, Next-Gen Nicotine Product Development

Altria Client Services LLC in; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and remote options

Paid time off 15 days + 13 holidays

2 floating holidays

37.5-hour workweek

401(k) matching

Deferred Profit Sharing

Professional development stipends

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental and bonding leave

Volunteer days

Job summary

Altria's Growth Org and Front-End Innovation (FEI) Technical team in Richmond, Virginia, seeks a Senior Scientist to translate consumer needs into technically sound oral nicotine concepts. You will design proof-of-concept studies, develop formulations, and guide early-stage projects toward feasibility and commercialization in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires an advanced degree in a relevant discipline and 3+ years industrial experience in product development or formulation, plus

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in chemistry, food science, pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of industrial experience in product development, formulation, or applied research.
• Hands-on experience with analytical testing and material characterization methods.
• Knowledge of formulation development, ingredient functionality, experimental design, stability, processing, and data analysis.
• Experience handling hazardous chemicals, including nicotine, in a laboratory environment.
• Strong execution, collaboration, communication, and prioritization in a dynamic project environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate consumer insights and product requirements into oral nicotine product concepts.
• Design and execute proof-of-concept studies with iterative prototyping.
• Develop formulations using ingredient selection and processing techniques.
• Conduct rapid prototype screening using chemical analysis and material characterization.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align technical work and support decisions.
• Protect company IP by preparing invention disclosures and supporting patent filing.
• Build and maintain lab capabilities enabling rapid prototyping and early feasibility.

Skills

Advanced degree in chemistry

3+ years industrial experience

Analytical testing

Material characterization

Formulation development

Experimental design

Hazardous chemicals handling

Education

Advanced degree in chemistry

Related discipline (food/pharma/chemical eng)

Job description

Altria's Growth Org and Front-End Innovation (FEI) Technical team in Richmond, Virginia, seeks a Senior Scientist to translate consumer needs into technically sound oral nicotine concepts. You will design proof-of-concept studies, develop formulations, and guide early-stage projects toward feasibility and commercialization in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires an advanced degree in a relevant discipline and 3+ years industrial experience in product development or formulation, plus