[Register Your Interest] Science Placement - 2021 Intake

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This role is suited to students who are looking to start their placement year in September 2021.

Science Placement

In the UK, we offer 12-months placement - starting 1st September 2021 - opportunities to undergraduate students looking to gain practical experience within a vibrant and innovative industrial setting. As part of the scheme, you will be partnered with a mentor, have regular reviews with your Line Manager and work on projects that impact the business.

Training and development is provided throughout the placement with successful applicants having multiple opportunities to develop transferable skills in addition to gaining ‘hands on’ experience in a technical discipline.

As part of the scheme students get a chance to cultivate their independent thinking and problem solving skills in addition to working in and contributing to a team. Cross functional/department working and participation in other research activities is also encouraged, where appropriate. Previous work experience in a practical ‘hands-on’ role would be useful but not essential.

Available Roles

We have roles available in the following areas of R&D:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Next Generation Products (NGP) New Categories Applied Science

Each of these roles present interns the opportunity to apply and develop knowledge and skills from their degree in a scientific discipline.

Requirements

• Be undertaking an industrial sandwich degree course.
• Studying a relevant undergraduate degree (Chemistry, Material Science) with a minimum predicted grade of 2:1.
• The right to live and work in the UK.
• IT skills e.g. use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Have excellent communication, project management and leadership skills.
• Be a strong team player who collaborates with peers to support critical projects and deliverables.
• Have a can do attitude and drive for results.

Responsibilities may include:

• Developing and leading a programme of work.
• Working in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Planning and leading experimental studies.
• Analysis of data and making recommendations.

Benefits

• Salary of £18,200 per annum
• Subsidised gym membership (£15 per month)
• Subsidised lunches
• 25 days annual leave
• Free on-site parking
• Participation in the Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
• Participation in the Company Share Reward Scheme
• Participation in the Company Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Cover
• Eligibility for Company Flexible Benefits Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Application

The selection process involves:

• Online application (including the uploading of a CV, completion of application form, questionnaire and cognitive tests)
• A telephone interview
• Face-to-face interview/Assessment Centre in Southampton

Applications for multiple roles will be accepted.

About BAT

BAT is a global tobacco and Next Generation Products company with brands sold in over 200 markets. We have offices all around the world and have long played a significant role in the local communities where we operate across the globe. We are proud that we are frequently rated in many countries as a top employer. Our employees come from diverse cultures and backgrounds, and our business benefits from the breadth of ideas and experiences they bring.