Research And Development Scientist

At The Synergy Company, we live each day as a vibrant, synergistic company, demonstrating to ourselves and others that life can be meaningful, caring, compassionate, and joyful. We also strive to fill our days with good intent, well-being, and opportunity. We recognize that employees form the basis of our competitive advantage in the marketplace, and that none of our success comes without an amazing team. As such, The Synergy Company aspires to provide meaningful work opportunities where every member of our team contributes and is respected, valued, and supported in their personal and professional development.

To this end, the Research & Development Scientist provides scientific guidance and expertise in the field of nutrition science (including botanicals, vitamins and minerals) and dietary supplementation. They are responsible for: conducting in depth ingredient and product research to ensure the scientific evidence supports product safety and efficacy, guiding and producing compelling internal and external facing science-driven content, and establishing and documenting compliant product claims to support our efforts to deliver mission-aligned products to our consumers.

Essential Functions And Basic Tasks, Duties, And Responsibilities

• Monitor industry for key regulatory changes that may affect Product Development and Marketing and report to key stakeholders.
• Incorporate performance data learnings and SEO to inform the content structure, format, and overall strategy of content writing.
• Practice regular continuous improvement through incremental adjustments to work, environment, and self.
• Assist formulation team in conducting and compiling research for new product innovation and product refreshes, providing scientific analysis and technical validation and fortitude.
• Review and provide technical and claims guidance on marketing and consumer-facing content to ensure accuracy and FDA/FTC compliance.
• Support work on stability studies in New Product Development.
• Research and manage claims substantiation files; oversee development of product monographs for new and existing products.
• Assist in monitoring and classifying customer complaints using health and nutrition expertise.
• Provide expert assistance in drafting responses to relevant health and product related consumer questions.
• Assist in exploration and implementation of product pre-clinical or clinical studies, including study design, development and execution.
• Create educational, scientifically driven content for internal and external trainings and administer trainings as assigned.
• Evaluate safety and efficacy of proposed ingredients, formulas, and products to establish well-studied and substantiated product claims.
• Monitor for NDIs in New Product Development, and oversee submissions as required.
• Create compliant product labels and supplement facts panels including label updates; participate in final regulatory review.
• Collaborate with quality/regulatory & external or legal counsel on issues around label compliance, marketing claims, NDIs, and other FTC/FDA matters pertaining to Product Development.
• Research, develop, and write creative, science-driven educational content for multiple platforms, such as emails, blogs, product detail pages, social media, and video content – providing scientific foundation and applying regulatory and brand best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in a team that oversees the development of new products and product refreshes from discovery to commercialization, contributing scientific and technical insights that support human health.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• A background check will be required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to read, write, speak, listen, and comprehend English proficiently as to enable the safe and effective performance of the job

Education/Licensure/Certification

• A combination of education and demonstrated, related work experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Advanced Degree (PhD, MS, ND, MD, etc.) in Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Botany or Herbal Sciences, Pharmacognosy, Biochemistry or related field required.

Experience

• 3-5 years minimum experience in R&D, educational and technical writing, and claims development and substantiation within the food, dietary supplement or pharmaceutical sciences field is required.

Skills

• Strong knowledge in physiology and nutrition science.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge and experience with botanical ingredients are strongly preferred.
• The experience, initiative, and resourcefulness to develop, carry out, and follow through on original action with minimal to no supervision.
• Demonstrated skills in conducting scientific research by critical thinking, evaluation of existing research, study design, and analysis and interpretation of scientific data.
• Attention to detail.
• Prioritization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with valid research methodology and data analysis.
• Recognition of the infinite value of employees independent of The Synergy Company or its business.
• Ability to translate and communicate complex scientific principles to non-scientists
• Critical thinking. and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated skills in critical analysis of scientific results, and translation of scientific results to claims.
• Technical and educational writing.
• Deep knowledge of FTC/FDA product claims regulations and industry precedents.

Travel

• Local and national travel including to Company headquarters in Moab, Utah will be required for training and in-person collaboration. Also, all employees, whether assigned to work in-office or remotely, are required to be in Moab two to three days per year for Company all-hands development activities.
• Additional travel may be required to facilitate onboarding.
• Travel 1-2x per year to industry events/trade shows.

Salary Range

$75,000 - $80,000 per year

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday 8-hour day (8:30-5:30 pm with flexibility). Remote and hybrid work opportunity available.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• This role requires sitting for extended periods of time.

EEO Statement

The Synergy Company believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people. The Synergy Company is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. The Synergy Company strictly prohibits discrimination of any type without regard to race, color, religion or belief, age, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity and/or expression, national, social, or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, physical, mental, or sensory disability, genetic information including characters and testing, parental status, military or veteran status, and any other non-merit factors or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Synergy Company will not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation based on any protected characteristic. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

The Synergy Company will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. If reasonable accommodations are required to fully participate in the job application, interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the People and Culture Team by phone at (435)610-2783 or by email at [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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