Lab Technician- 12 Month – Fixed Term Contract

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.

The role

At Imperial Brands, we’re a global organization of over 25,000 people and the fourth largest in our industry. We’re passionate about driving innovation and creating products that shape the future.
We’re looking for a Lab Technician to join our Device Development team within R&D on a 12-month contract. In this exciting role, you’ll play a vital part in turning cutting-edge ideas into reality—supporting upstream innovations and technologies within our Discovery pillar. You’ll work on future products and technologies, collaborate closely with our IP team to protect potential intellectual property, and help bring our technology strategy to life.
If you’re curious, detail-oriented, and excited about contributing to groundbreaking device innovations, we want to hear from you.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of our journey to redefine the future of our industry.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.

Key accountabilities

• Bring ideas to life – Assist Development Engineers in testing prototypes and exploring innovative device concepts. 

• Work on cutting-edge projects – Contribute to new technology initiatives within our Device Development team, helping shape the future of our products. 

• Own the lab space – Manage workshop and lab facilities, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. 

• Champion safety and quality – Maintain high Health & Safety standards and uphold best practices across all lab operations. 

• Hands-on innovation – Operate and maintain test machines, assemble/disassemble prototypes and competitor devices, and prepare samples for consumer testing. 

• Turn data into insights – Complete product testing, capture results, and create clear reports that drive decision-making and innovation.



Skills & experience



• Data-driven mindset – Confident in data acquisition, logging, and compiling insights that shape innovation. 

• Hands-on skills

– Comfortable using general lab tools and working with test equipment in a workshop environment. 

• Organized and proactive – Able to plan and complete tasks to agreed standards while maintaining accuracy and efficiency. 

• Tech-savvy – Strong computer literacy with the ability to record and analyse numerical data effectively. 

• Practical experience – Background in mechanical, medical, or product testing roles, with exposure to technical environments. 

• Clear communicator – Skilled in creating technical documents, reports, and presenting data in a way that drives decisions.



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.

Next steps

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.