Product Development Scientist II
About the role
Join our Commercial Product Platform Development (CPPD) team as a Product 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. 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-site role supporting Product Development and Manufacturing Operations.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $80,800.00 - $118,750.00, based on experience, knowledge, and qualifications.
Benefits
- Flexible and remote work options.
- 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek.
- Annual merit increases and performance bonus.
- 401(k) matching from day one, plus Deferred Profit Sharing (13%-17% of base salary).
- Student loan repayment assistance and professional development stipends.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Paid parental and bonding leave.
- Wellness programs for whole well-being.
- Paid volunteer days.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.