Sample Preparation Assistant Part Time (m/f/d)

The Role

Part-time role (approx. 60% / 22.5 hours per week)

On-site position in Hamburg with 100% presence required

Working across 4 days per week

Join our Sensory & Consumer Science team and play a key role in preparing products for consumer and panel research within our SenseHub. In this hands-on position, you will help ensure that product testing runs smoothly by preparing, organising, and supporting test sessions from start to finish. You will work closely with a collaborative team and contribute directly to high-quality research outcomes. This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn, develop new skills, and gain exposure to product and consumer insights in a structured environment.

Principle Accountabilities

• Prepare and handle a wide range of products for sensory and consumer testing across multiple categories
• Organise, assemble, and process test samples and kits in line with defined quality and compliance standards
• Support the setup and smooth execution of product test sessions, including room preparation and participant coordination
• Manage sample storage, tracking, and disposal to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Assist with administrative activities such as data handling, attendance tracking, and documentation
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure efficient day-to-day operations within the SenseHub

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong organisational skills with a structured and detail-focused approach to work
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment
• Reliable and accountable mindset with a consistent and careful way of working
• Comfortable using basic digital tools and learning new systems where required
• Good communication skills, including the ability to interact with team members and participants
• Interest in product testing, consumer research, or hands-on operational work

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.