Product Development Scientist II

Are you passionate about creating products that make it from concept to commercialization? Do you enjoy solving technical challenges, working collaboratively across disciplines, and continuously learning in a dynamic environment?Join our Commercial Product Platform Development (CPPD) team as aProduct Development Scientist II and contribute to the future of smokeable product innovation.This role offers a unique opportunity to develop technical expertise across multiple areas of product development while working alongside experienced scientists, engineers, and product developers.

Rather than specializing in a single area from the start, you'll gain broad exposure to product design, tobacco and flavor processing, leaf blending, manufacturing, and commercialization activities, helping you build a strong foundation for long-term career growth.This position is an on-siteposition that supports Product Development and our Manufacturing Operations.What you will be doing:


* Develop broad product development expertise by working across product design, tobacco and flavor processing, leaf blending, product characterization, testing, and manufacturing operations, gaining exposure to how innovative smokeable products move from concept to commercialization.


* Support projects that advance product development and manufacturing capabilities across our smokeable product 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 that enhance product quality and process performance


* Communicate findings and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders


* Build technical knowledge across multiple product and manufacturing disciplines

We want you to have:


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


* Experience through internships, co-ops, research projects, manufacturing, product development, laboratory work, or related technical environments.


* Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills


* Effective written and verbal communication skills


* Ability to collaborate across teams and functions


* Curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning


* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions.

The Salary Range for this position is: $80,800.00 - $118,750.00.

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