Scientific Affairs Research Associate

Note to applicants: This role is located in Austin, TX. 

Who You Are: The Research Associate is responsible for assisting in all Scientific Affairs investigational and clinical studies, and managing the day-to-day operations of each Nutrabolt Laboratory – HQ Campus (Austin, TX) and UHP Campus (Maysville, AR) traveling 2-4 weeks a quarter. Primary functions include, but are not limited to serving as the research coordinator, and a co-investigator and co-author for all internally administered investigational research, being responsible for the development, maintenance, and training of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each Nutrabolt Laboratory, and ensuring the timely completion, analysis, presentation and/or publication (when applicable), and integrity of data attained during investigations.

What You're Good At:

• Assists VP of Scientific Affairs with all investigational and clinical research, such as:
  • Serving as the lead study coordinator and a co-investigator on all internally administered investigations
  • Preparation and revisions of study recruitment, screening, and data collection materials for each internally administered investigation
  • Obtaining WCG IRB Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for all investigations (when applicable), providing updates, and account management
  • ClinicalTrials.gov study submission and updates (when applicable)
  • Ensuring the timely recruitment, scheduling, study administration, data input and analysis, and completion of investigations
  • Lead co-investigator of all internally administered investigations (1-2 studies per QTR, per laboratory)
  • Training and management of University Interns and contracted aides employed to assist during data collection
  • Poster and/or Scientific Conference Presentation of data (when applicable)
  • Research Manuscript preparation and edits (when applicable)
  • Development and communication of study findings
  • Development and maintenance of investigational product structure and function claims
• Administers physiological tests and is responsible for the safety of participants who may be involved in Nutrabolt Laboratory research or who otherwise engage in laboratory testing or activities
• Ensures adherence to FDA and other federal laws for conducting research and good clinical practice (GLP)
• Manages Labs, Nutrabolt.com website and the promotion of Nutrabolt research
• Maintains clean, orderly, and stocked laboratories
• Ensures qualification of, and routine maintenance and upkeep are performed on Nutrabolt Laboratory equipment
• Development, maintenance, and training of Nutrabolt Laboratory methods, validation, and SOPs
• Assists in training and management of University Interns and contracted personnel employed to assist during data collection and support other Nutrabolt Laboratory and Scientific Affairs functions
• Maintains data stores and lab books from investigations and on relevant methodological procedures, testing, and analysis
• Other laboratory and Scientific Affairs duties as assigned
  
  

What You Contribute: 

• College degree or significant course work in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related scientific discipline within the Nutritional, Biological, Chemical, or Engineering Sciences
• NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP), ACSM Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), or ACSM Personal Trainer (ACSM-PT) certification preferred
• CITI or ACRP certified for conducting biomedical human research
• Adult First Aid and CPR certified
• Exercise physiology laboratory experience required
• Ability to understand and interpret clinical research, testing methods, analytical test results, and proficiency researching and applying technical information; prior experience as a co-author of published research preferred
• Familiarity with dietary supplement and food current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, learns quickly and solves problems effectively, and is able to correctly apply and/or improve upon what you have learned, and proactively contributes to improving/optimizing a process or output

Skills: 

• Passion for health and fitness, helping others, and a positive approach to achieving a team goal and meeting deadlines
• Self-motivated and inquisitive, effective at problem solving, enjoys learning through experimentation and research, and is methodical, thorough, and takes pride in your work and values others’ contributions
• General understanding of medical and scientific terminologies, technical writing and computer skills; Strong Excel skills required
• Enjoys learning, improving expertise within your field, educating others, and welcomes new challenges
• Ability to communicate effectively (in English) to lay and scientific individuals and groups, both verbally and in writing
• Able to work independently and efficiently in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Must possess a strong work ethic, work well with others and under stress, strive for excellence, and be a positive influence on others

Why Nutrabolt?

Wellness Benefits

Nutrabolt cares about our teammates’ physical, mental, and financial wellness by providing benefits like: competitive health insurance, life insurance, mental wellness programs, 401K matching, and a Lifestyle Spending Account.

Lifestyle Perks

We offer unlimited vacation paid time off and volunteer time off. You’ll get discounts on C4 Energy, Cellucor, and XTEND products, too!

Family Support 

We want you to reach your full potential at work by taking care of all loved ones at home. We provide paid parental leave, in addition to reimbursement for expenses related to childcare, fertility treatments, legal fees, and more through our Lifestyle Spending Account.

Employment Type: Full-time