M.S. in Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field required.
Knowledge of good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines essential.
Minimum of two years of hands-on clinical research experience, including participant recruitment and data collection.
Proactive work style with strong multitasking abilities.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams.
Flexibility to work non-traditional hours and weekends as needed.
Responsibilities
Report to the Director and collaborate with the research team on clinical trials.
Assist in recruiting participants for hydration research focused on active females.
Conduct medical screenings to assess participant eligibility for trials.
Support laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance and calibration.
Execute day-to-day research tasks, including data collection and entry, and report writing.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge research environment focused on athlete health.
Engagement in meaningful research that impacts hydration and fluid balance in active populations.
Collaboration with a diverse team of professionals in the field of sports science.
Flexibility in work hours to accommodate research needs.
Full Job Description
The client facility is responsible for conducting clinical research on hydration and fluid balance in athletes and active adults. As a part of client, the incumbent of this Scientist role will be responsible for representing client and the client R&D teams with high standards and in accordance with ethical guidelines for human research and conduct.
Additionally, the specific job responsibilities of the incumbent are as follows:
Report to the Director and working with the research team to execute the laboratory-based clinical trials at client's research hub Assist with participant recruitment for hydration research in active females. Conduct medical screenings (e.g., body composition, body weight, height, blood pressure) to determine participant eligibility for entry into client clinical research trials. Assist with laboratory operations, including preventative maintenance/calibration of laboratory equipment Assist with the day-to-day execution of research projects including data collection, data entry, and writing of internal reports. Qualifications/Requirements
M.S. required in Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or related discipline. Demonstrable knowledge and following of good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines. Two or more years of hands-on experience in clinical research (can include experience gained during M.S. thesis work), including participant recruitment and data collection. Must have a proactive work style, able to multitask, and be flexible to work in a high-performance and ever-changing environment. Self-starter with good interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with various personalities and work styles. Flexibility and willingness to work during non-traditional hours (e.g., start time before 8:00am) and weekends as needed, depending upon the research schedule.
