Senior Research Scientist

ABOUT US:

Built around our mission, we started AG more than a decade ago as a way to bring comprehensive and convenient daily nutrition to just about everybody. Taking a bunch of pills and capsules is hard on the stomach and hard to keep up with. To help each of us be at our best, we developed a better approach to providing your body with everything it needs for optimal performance. 75 vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens in one convenient daily serving. That’s it.

Our philosophy is to focus on a very small number of products based on what the latest science indicates is essential to human health. Occasionally we create new products, but we never make anything new just to sell you on more.

Our mission is to empower people to take ownership of their health.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for an experienced, highly organized and forward-thinking Senior Research Scientist to join our growing Research, Nutrition, and Innovation team (RNI) and drive our scientific endeavors. Reporting directly to the Research Manager, you will play a pivotal role in reviewing, evaluating, and synthesizing literature across diverse topics in health, nutrition, and biomedical sciences. Additionally, not only will you execute independent research projects, you will apply your technical and functional knowledge to assist in experiment and project design that will enable the department to meet goals and objectives.

Our ideal candidate is driven by a profound passion for science and nutrition and unexplored scientific domains. This role presents an exciting chance to contribute to cutting-edge research in nutrition, collaborate within a dynamic team, influence product development, and solidify AG’s position as a pioneer in foundational nutrition worldwide.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Literature Review & Scientific Publication

• Focus on conducting comprehensive research by reviewing and analyzing content from peer-reviewed journals and other appropriate databases (i.e. Pubmed, Google Scholar, etc.) on various topics including micronutrients, phytonutrients, probiotics, botanicals and other related compounds.
• Procure, synthesize, and prepare summaries derived from this research and present to the Research Manager and Chief Science & Nutrition Officer.
• Utilizing findings from conducted research and in-depth analysis, write and publish internal and external whitepapers and dossiers, contributing valuable insights to the scientific community and internal stakeholders.

Scientific Research & Testing

• Conduct independent research projects, focusing on health and nutrition-related themes, to enhance the organization's knowledge base and scientific credibility.
• Apply comprehensive technical expertise to contribute to the design and methodologies of experiments and projects, aligning them with departmental or team objectives.
• Interpret scientific research findings and data to formulate new and creative solutions for solving problems.
• Liaise, and collaborate with third-party companies conducting scientific studies (ie. clinical trials) relevant to assigned focus areas. Gather information and insights from these studies to complement internal research initiatives.
• Utilize a profound understanding of biochemistry to investigate the intricate interactions among ingredients in our products, ensuring comprehensive analyses.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with the research team to curate and update AG’s scientific research database, ensuring it remains comprehensive and up-to-date with the latest literature and studies.
• Work cross-functionally with the Product Marketing and Education team to procure and utilize research supporting product claims and benefits and Customer Happiness inquiries, ensuring alignment with scientific findings.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• A Master’s and Ph.D.degree in a scientific discipline required.
• 5-8 years of proven experience in writing, assimilating, and interpreting peer-reviewed literature, with an ability to verbally - and in writing - communicate pertinent findings.
• A strong interest in functional and integrative medicine, including:
• Nutritional biochemistry, Osteopathic medicine, Naturopathic medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Microbiome, Nutrigenomics, Botanical medicine, Ayurveda, or Functional medicine.
• Strong understanding of research methods, epidemiology, and statistical analysis.
• A self-starter who can prioritize work flows and consistently meet key deadlines.
• An enthusiastic researcher that is organized and detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication, and organizational skills.
• High level of