Chemical Laboratory Technician (2-Year Fixed-Term Role)

The Role

Ready to build your expertise in a cutting-edge laboratory environment? We're seeking a dedicated Chemical Laboratory Technician for a 2-year fixed-term role. Join an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business to play a vital role in our ongoing innovation and quality assurance efforts. This is a great chance to develop your skills across diverse analytical methods. While some practical experience is beneficial, we welcome candidates with foundational knowledge and a strong eagerness to learn.

Principle Accountabilities

• Independent and timely preparation of samples for various chemical analyses.
• Execution of accurate and reliable chemical analyses on tobacco products, Next Generation Products, and their manufacturing materials.
• Ensuring strict compliance with specified testing regulations (SOPs), including both standard and in-house procedures.
• Operating and routinely calibrating a range of analytical instruments (e.g., HPLC, IC, GC, ICP).
• Performing preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on laboratory equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
• Meticulously documenting all test procedures and results in accordance with the quality management system (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025) and internal processes.

Skills and Experience Required

• Completed vocational training (e.g., Chemielaborant/CTA, PTA, BTA) or a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical/Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• Good foundational knowledge of analytical chemistry, particularly in the principles of HPLC, GC, IC, or ICP.
• Familiarity with the analysis of environmental, food, feed, or pharmaceutical products (chemical & physical).
• Understanding of working within a quality management system (preferably ISO 17025), along with proficiency in MS-Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and German, demonstrating strong teamwork, resilience, and flexibility.
• A proactive "hands-on" mentality, coupled with an independent and conscientious work ethic.

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 recruitment@impbrands.com 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.