What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist position at viva?
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.
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
Salary : $55 - $60