Scientist - Method Development BOLOGNA

Scientist - Method Development
Bologna
Emilia Romagna, BOLOGNA

Be a part of a revolutionary change**:

At PMI, we've chosen to do something incredible. We're totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose - to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you'll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

Wherever you join our crucial 47, 000-strong **Operations team**, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact. PMI's shift from selling cigarettes to our new smoke-free products has changed the way we work. New products bring new challenges - in the way we source and buy raw materials, in the way we engineer and manufacture, and in our supply chain planning.

**Your 'day to day'**:

As our next Scientist Method Development you will use scientific/engineering knowledge to perform analyses using appropriate technologies and conduct research, development, and project activities of moderate scope and medium to high complexity which may be a portion of a broader project. This also includes development, validation and implementation of new physical methods in order to support the Reduce Risk Products (RRPs).

**Your Responsibilities**:

- Develop and validate methods according to internal guidelines. Ensure that staff executes testing protocoles as defined in the related validation protocoles and report the results in appropriate validation/development reports;

- Contribute to the development of project scopes, schedule & estimates and follow planning related to his/her projects plans, including deadlines and resource requirements. Inform about any deviation from initial planning and update it accordingly in agreement with main stakeholders;

- Develop and recommend testing solutions/methods, designs and/or design improvements. Coordinate activities/tasks of technicians or less experienced professionals and contractors;

- Lead development and validation of methods in collaboration with external labs. Ensure review of testing protocoles as defined in the related validation protocoles and report the results in appropriate validation/development reports;

- Advice as technical subjet authority for certain technical aspects of projects/processes within the group;

- Adhere and follow to all EHS rules, policies and procedures. Inform about any deviation and implement corrective actions as per internal guidelines;

- Carry out duties in compliance with RRP QMS, ISO 17025 regulations, and the respective PMI procedures.

**Who we're looking for**:

- Degree in Mechanical/Materials Engineering or equivalent skills through demonstrated experience (PhD , Master level or equivalent);

- At least 5 years of laboratory experience in the tobacco or other industry;

- At least 3 years of experience in the area of physical/chemical methods development with good level of know-how in various techniques;

- At least 2 years of experience in laboratory accredited environment (ISO 17025);

- English and Italian fluency, any other language is considered a plus.

**What we offer**:

Our success depends on our talented employees who come to work here every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can:

- Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We'll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore;

- Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone's contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world's best people and feel like you belong;

- Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business - our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress;

- Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future.