Job title: Research Scientist – Nutrition Research & Clinical Investigator Department / Division: Global Nutrition Product Development / Research & Development Salary Grade: EXC 15 Salary Range $92,197 – 113,890 Location: Ada, MI What do we need: We are looking for a Nutrition Research & Clinical Investigator passionate about ensuring the sound science of our nutrition products, along with developing relevant and meaningful product and program solutions that address key customer needs in the global nutrition space. What’s special about this team: The Nutrition Product Development team is a cross-functional team comprised of formulation, process engineering, package engineering, and nutrition investigations. This team’s work focuses on innovation and delivery of new products for our global nutrition portfolios that will engage our Amway Business Owners (ABO’s) and attract global consumers. Working with this technical sciences team, you will develop new products with an open innovative mindset, working collaboratively to offer creative & engaging products solutions. Your teamwork will continue to position Amway as the leading direct selling company in the world by offering innovative nutrition product solutions. You can add energy and inspiration to a talented technical team! What’s special about this role: As a Research Scientist-Nutrition Clinical Investigator on this team, you will evaluate scientific research to support the Nutrilite global product portfolios and provide scientific credibility to differentiate Nutrilite products from competitors. Your role will require you to work on front end research, helping to identify relevant mechanisms of action and outcomes, and to partner with internal teams and external partners to advance ingredients and product technologies from front-end through commercialization and the product’s life cycle. If clinical studies are warranted, you will develop protocols, identify the appropriate CRO or academic partner and oversee study execution and results analysis. Then you will partner with Marketing and Regulatory staff to translate the study results into consumer-friendly and regulatorily acceptable claims and stories which support the efficacy of our products. Your background in both nutrition science and clinical research will be showcased in the role. Your work will support the scientific credibility of the Nutrilite brand and will offer internal and external visibility, providing patent and publication opportunities. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to travel globally, meeting Amway Business Owners (ABOs) and sharing expert insights about Nutrilite products, nutrition, and health. If you have a passion for health and wellness, and would enjoy translating complex nutrition science into efficacious, experiential products, this would be a special role for you. Additionally, you would also have the opportunity to share your expertise with ABOs and customers around the world, offering a strong platform to spotlight your talent! Required qualifications: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#3c3c3c;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Nutritional Science or advanced degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, or related scientific discipline with established experience in nutrition research.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Minimum 2 - 4 years background in scientific research, methods, analysis and data interpretation and publication</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Interpersonal skills to influence and inspire both internal and external audiences</li> </ul> Skills to be successful in the role: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to translate complex scientific and technical concepts into consumer appropriate language, to enable communication and understanding of the science underlying the product (research that supports nutrition and health outcomes)</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience leading clinical studies in an industry setting is helpful</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Background in successful grant applications helpful</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Industry awareness with knowledge of trends and innovation desired</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals) Certification, RD (Registered Dietician) Certification, or naturopathic background helpful</li> </ul> Amway does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Amway immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) now or in the future.

Research Scientist - Nutrition Research & Clinical Investigations (Ada, MI, United States, 49355) @ Amway Inc. Alticor Inc.

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