Research Scientist
About The Position
The Research Scientist is responsible for building the scientific foundation that differentiates our gut health portfolio through innovative research and evidence-based product development. This role designs, manages, and executes preclinical and clinical research to generate robust scientific substantiation, support regulatory-compliant structure/function claims, and advance a pipeline of science-based initiatives. Working closely with Product Development, Regulatory, Marketing, Product Education, and Quality, this scientist translates complex microbiome science into compelling, consumer-relevant product benefits that are easily understood.
Requirements
- PhD in Microbiology, Nutrition Science, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience or postdoctoral research.
- Experience designing, managing, analyzing, and interpreting preclinical and clinical research.
- Strong scientific writing, literature evaluation, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- Four or more years of relevant industry experience.
- Expertise in probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, fermentation-derived ingredients, or microbiome science.
- Experience in weight management and/or cardiometabolic health.
- Peer-reviewed publications and experience supporting product claim substantiation.
Responsibilities
- Lead and complete 1–3 priority preclinical studies supporting upcoming product launches and patent opportunities.
- Strengthen scientific substantiation by developing differentiated, regulatory-compliant structure/function claims.
- Advance innovation by identifying and evaluating emerging gut health ingredients, technologies, and research opportunities.
- Partner with Marketing and Product Education to translate science into compelling product stories and field education.
- Support innovation and renovation initiatives that strengthen the company's long-term gut health portfolio.
- Design, manage, and execute preclinical and clinical research programs in partnership with internal teams and Contract Research Organizations (CROs).
- Critically evaluate emerging science, patents, and competitive technologies to identify innovation opportunities.
- Develop research strategies that support a 3–5 year gut health innovation pipeline.
- Develop defensible scientific substantiation for structure/function claims through literature evaluation, research findings, and clinical evidence.
- Author scientific dossiers, white papers, technical summaries, and ingredient substantiation documents.
- Translate microbiome science into differentiated product positioning across digestive health, immune health, metabolic health, and the gut-brain axis.
- Collaborate with Regulatory, Marketing, Product Development, Product Education, Quality, and Legal to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance.
- Develop educational content and scientific training that equips internal teams and the field with evidence-based product knowledge.
- Provide scientific leadership throughout product development and commercialization.
- Build relationships with CROs, academic researchers, Scientific Advisory Boards, and industry partners.
- Attend scientific conferences and evaluate emerging research, ingredient technologies, and partnership opportunities.
- Support Quality with scientific evaluation of Serious Adverse Event reports when needed.
Benefits
- scientifically backed, innovative dietary supplements
- weight management products
- personal care products
- additional income through the sale of products
- robust organizational culture
- commitment to community support and philanthropy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
