Associate Research Scientist I

doTERRA International LLC • Pleasant Grove, UT

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About The Position

The Research Associate I position conducts product safety evaluations and contributes meaningfully to safety assessments and risk assessments. This role applies foundational scientific expertise to ensure product safety and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or a related scientific discipline with 4-6 years of experience OR Master’s degree with 0-2 years of experience
• Solid understanding of biology, chemistry and product safety principles
• Strong research, technical writing and data analysis skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office programs

Responsibilities

• Draft and review safety assessments for product formulations through evaluation of chemistry and available data
• Research, analyze, and organize safety literature for products, formulations, and raw materials
• Assist in designing and conducting research and experiments related to toxicological safety
• Support coordination with internal research teams and collaboration partners
• Evaluate and interpret scientific and statistical data
• Performs literature searches independently
• Reads and understands scientific literature directly related to his/her protocols and experiments
• Assist in writing risk assessments and recommending appropriate actions for safety concerns
• Actively participate in meetings and scientific discussions
• Draft technical reports and present findings to the team
• Proactively seek guidance from other scientists and supervisor, as needed
• Make recommendations to supervisor and senior staff based on professional expertise and scientific understanding, as appropriate
• Other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees