Physical Characterization & Materials Analysis Scientist
About The Position
The Scientist II, Physical Characterization and Materials Analysis performs advanced physical and structural characterization of tobacco, nicotine, aerosol, and related product materials. The role applies microscopy, spectroscopy, thermal analysis, and particle characterization techniques to support product development, analytical investigations, failure investigations, and regulatory studies. Working under the direction of client subject matter experts, the scientist independently plans and executes studies, interprets complex data, and partners with chemistry, aerosol, toxicology, and product development teams to advance scientific and business objectives.
Requirements
- Hands-on proficiency with SEM, FTIR, and thermal analysis instrumentation.
- Experience with particle sizing and aerosol physical characterization (PSD, nicotine deposition, PM 2.5, particle number count).
- Ability to independently plan, execute, and interpret characterization studies.
- Strong data interpretation skills with the ability to communicate complex results to technical and cross functional audiences.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication.
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft products.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of laboratory experience with physical characterization techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Experience characterizing tobacco, nicotine, aerosol, or related consumer product materials.
- Experience supporting aerosol collection workflows.
- Experience authoring technical and regulatory documents.
- Experience working in a regulated or ICH compliant laboratory environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform physical and structural characterization using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermal analysis, and particle sizing techniques.
- Conduct aerosol physical characterization, including particle size distribution (PSD), nicotine deposition, PM 2.5, and particle number count measurements.
- Support aerosol collection activities and flex to support FTIR, thermal analysis, and SEM workloads across projects.
- Design and execute characterization studies that support product development and failure investigations.
- Interpret analytical data and prepare technical reports and presentations.
- Troubleshoot instrumentation and analytical methods.
- Support method development, validation, and technology transfer activities.
- Collaborate with chemistry, aerosol, toxicology, and product development teams.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and compliance with quality and safety requirements.
- Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.
Benefits
- The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $80,000 to $92,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
