Altria Group, Inc

Product Development Scientist II

Altria Group, Inc$80K — $118K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field (e.g., Engineering, Chemistry)
  • Experience in internships, co-ops, or related technical environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams
  • Curiosity and adaptability for continuous learning
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Develop broad product development expertise across multiple areas
  • Support projects to enhance product development and manufacturing capabilities
  • Conduct scientific studies and technical evaluations
  • Analyze data to inform project decisions
  • Assist in product testing and commercialization activities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve technical challenges
  • Drive improvements in product quality and process performance

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model
  • Opportunity for career growth and learning across disciplines
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals
  • Exposure to innovative product development processes
  • Support for continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Title: Product Development Scientist II

Req Id: 3170

Work Model: Hybrid

Company: Altria Client Services

State/Province: Virginia

Job Description:
Are you passionate about creating products that make it from concept to commercialization? Do you enjoy solving technical challenges, working collaboratively across disciplines, and continuously learning in a dynamic environment?

Join our Commercial Product Platform Development (CPPD) team as a Product Development Scientist II and contribute to the future of smokeable product innovation.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop technical expertise across multiple areas of product development while working alongside experienced scientists, engineers, and product developers. Rather than specializing in a single area from the start, you'll gain broad exposure to product design, tobacco and flavor processing, leaf blending, manufacturing, and commercialization activities, helping you build a strong foundation for long-term career growth.

This position is an on-site position that supports Product Development and our Manufacturing Operations.

What you will be doing:
  • Develop broad product development expertise by working across product design, tobacco and flavor processing, leaf blending, product characterization, testing, and manufacturing operations, gaining exposure to how innovative smokeable products move from concept to commercialization.
  • Support projects that advance product development and manufacturing capabilities across our smokeable product portfolio.
  • Conduct scientific studies, technical evaluations, and product assessments
  • Analyze and interpret data to support project decisions and recommendations
  • Assist with product development, testing, and commercialization activities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to address technical challenges
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and process performance
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders
  • Build technical knowledge across multiple product and manufacturing disciplines


We want you to have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, Agricultural Sciences, Materials Science, or another related technical discipline
  • Experience through internships, co-ops, research projects, manufacturing, product development, laboratory work, or related technical environments.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and functions
  • Curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications


The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $80,800.00 - $118,750.00.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

About Altria Group, Inc

Altria’s companies have built some of the brands in the world – Marlboro, Copenhagen, Skoal, and Black &? Mild – that today are their respective categories.??? Altria Group owns three premier tobacco companies in the United States.? Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, and John Middleton have positions in the cigarette, smokeless tobacco, and large machine-made cigar categories. Altria also has a substantial position in the alcohol business with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and economic interest in SABMiller plc?.

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Join the dynamic team at Altria Group, Inc, a leader in the global tobacco industry, where innovation, leadership, and an inclusive culture fuel our mission to own the future of adult tobacco and related products. At Altria, we offer more than job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and a chance to be part of a company that values diversity and forward-thinking.

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Learn more about Altria Group, Inc
Size
6,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
+0.2%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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