Sr. Technician, HTP Aerosol & Flavor Analytics

About the role

This position is for a Senior Technician specializing in HTP Aerosol and Flavor Analytics. The role involves independently performing advanced sample preparation and laboratory support activities for aerosol extraction and flavor analytics testing, while providing guidance to Technician staff within an ISO 17025 accredited analytical production laboratory as part of an End-to-End (E2E) Laboratory Modernization Program.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aerosol extraction on aerosolization machines under direct supervision.
• Collect aerosol on pads or impingers; prepare samples for downstream chemical analysis.
• Perform sample preparation duties including weighing, digesting, shaking, and dissolving.
• Perform routine instrument and machine maintenance.
• Record and report data; maintain laboratory notebooks and LIMS entries.
• Follow established methods, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental, and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.
• Train and provide day-to-day guidance to Technician staff on prep procedures, SOPs, and safe work practices.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of routine preparation equipment and escalate complex issues appropriately.
• Perform quality checks on completed prep work prior to hand-off for analysis.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked work area, including routine housekeeping and supply inventory.

Skills

• Hands-on expertise with aerosolization equipment and flavor analytics methods.
• Sample throughput scheduling and production workflow management.
• Understanding of CAPA and quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail and quality documentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant laboratory or manufacturing experience.
• OR Associate degree in a science-related field with 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and mentor others in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple concurrent prep tasks with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with aerosol generation/collection equipment and flavor analytics methods.
• Knowledge of cheminformatics tools or structure-activity relationship analysis.
• Experience working within an ISO 17025–accredited or GLP-compliant laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with smoke/aerosol chemistry, consumer product analytical testing, or regulated product testing.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions or equivalent regulated product filings.
• Proficiency with LIMS and electronic data management systems.

Working Environment

• Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.).
• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time.
• Occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite.
• Frequently operate instruments, objects, tools, or controls, requiring regular bending, squatting, stretching, and reaching.
• Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities required include close-range distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• May be required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Potential risk to lab-based hazards including extreme temperature, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals.
• May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratory environment.

Pay

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $50,000 to $60,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.