Research And Development Scientist

About:

Founded in 1985, we are committed to helping athletes optimize their health and performance through research and education in hydration and nutrition science. As a part of the Life Sciences Living Labs group, this contract Scientist will be tasked with supporting the capabilities for applied research, innovation, technology, and athlete service.

Role Overview:

You will support technology initiatives that advance our broader Living Labs. You will play a key role in executing and managing clinical research studies focused on hydration science, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring research is conducted to the highest ethical and scientific standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage clinical trials related to hydration science, including protocol refinement, participant recruitment, and study execution.
• Demonstrating knowledge of exercise physiology, sports nutrition science, laboratory testing, research studies, and good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Assisting with the conduct of all sports science testing, including elite athlete and clinical research trial participants, which includes a variety of lab- and field-based assessments such as metabolic, body composition, biochemical, and neuromuscular assessments.
• Helping collect data, organize data sheets, prepare reports, enter data into spreadsheets and database, and create/file study regulatory documents (i.e. CRF) in compliance with GCP and clinical research and service provision.
• Exhibiting strong communication skills with key internal and external partners.
• Effectively managing projects, including coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope.
• Oversee all aspects of projects.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and amplify project deliverables to appropriate leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Assisting with study participant recruiting and scheduling/coordinating visits to the lab as needed.