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Packaging Discovery Undergraduate Internship - Fixed Term 12 Months

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BAT

2mo ago

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • £24K
  • Southampton

Requirements

  • Working towards an undergraduate degree in Material Sciences, Packaging Technology, or Product Design (or a related subject);
  • The ability to ideate and scout new concepts;
  • The ability to develop concepts into prototypes and validate function through chemical, physical and consumer evaluation.

Responsibilities

  • Managing projects / key activities (timelines and deliverables) for both internal and external partners (depending on background and preference);
  • Scouting and ideating new concepts with the team and our partners;
  • Conducting literature research;
  • Prototyping new concepts with internal and external partners;
  • Defining validation approaches;
  • Designing evaluation experiments to assess the functionality of concepts;
  • Conducting/commissioning experiments;
  • Interpreting data (collating, analysing and statistically evaluating data);
  • Preparing for technical reviews;
  • Writing reports on key findings, outcomes, and recommendations.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1902
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

BAT (British American Tobacco) is a leading international tobacco company engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of cigarettes, tobacco, and nicotine-related products. With a presence in over 180 countries, BAT's primary focus is on satisfying consumer preferences and delivering quality products responsibly. Their ultimate mission is to provide adult consumers with a range of enjoyable and less risky alternatives to smoking traditional cigarettes, including vaping and tobacco heating products. BAT's purpose extends beyond the products they offer; they are committed to operating sustainably, promoting responsible farming practices, supporting communities, and advocating for the reduction of smoking-related harm. By leveraging their expertise and innovative approach, BAT aims to transform the tobacco industry and contribute to a future where tobacco-related harm is significantly reduced.

Culture & Values

  • We are bold

    The people here are creative, adaptable and dedicated. These qualities form a powerful culture of resilience and a relentlessness to continually be better.

  • We are fast

    On our transformation journey, speed really matters. We set clear direction for the future and move fast. I like that we work together as a team and share learnings with each other.

  • We are empowered

    What I particularly like is that I’ve been given responsibility from day one. I have the freedom to come up with own ideas and drive decision making on the right level.

  • We are diverse

    We absolutely value different perspectives and build on each other’s ideas, knowledge and experiences. BAT is a uniquely diverse organization where everyone can bring their difference.

  • We are responsible

    Our A Better Tomorrow agenda gives a clear purpose to those working at BAT. We want to reduce the health impact of our business. I believe we all feel responsible for delivering upon this goal.