About Standard Process:
For more than 95 years, Standard Process Inc. has been a visionary leader in whole food nutrient solutions. Our whole food philosophy and mission to change lives extends far beyond our supplements to the very people we employ. We value compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. This strong foundation has created an environment where our employees are seen as members of our family and are given the tools and resources to succeed, both personally and professionally.

The Opportunity

Under the direction of the Product Development Manager, the Nutrition Scientist will be responsible for managing and coordinating the therapeutic platforms and clinical nutrition development for the product portfolio and driving advances in nutrition innovations. In addition to the development and design of clinical science research, the position will also be responsible to support the development of scientific support and substantiation of the nutrition products as well as content development highlighting the clinical relevance of these products. The position will also support and provide clinical education insights and support materials needed for marketing and practitioner education on the appropriate uses of nutrition therapies. The position will play an important role in identifying critical new directions in the field of nutrition sciences and help build research programs to build differentiation in prioritized therapeutic areas of innovation. As well as initiating and facilitating research collaborations with internal and external partner investigators.

What You’ll Do

• Provide clinical nutrition insight in the development of clinical practice guidelines for nutrition therapies
• Develop IRB approved clinical research protocols and support the execution of the studies
• Translate the latest nutrition sciences for educational opportunities; help drive the impact and influence of online education and delivery of digital healthcare platforms of care
• Identify, develop and pursue nutrition innovations that help advance clinical practices and improve patient outcomes
• Develop all substantiation and clinical positioning documents as needed for the product portfolio and in collaboration with regulatory, compliance and quality control teams
• Participate on the innovation-discovery process of natural product platform and portfolio
• Help build and deliver new nutrition solutions for specific patient/consumer segments including women’s health, sports nutrition and other relevant targets for clinical nutrition therapies
• Preform evaluations on products and ingredients for safety and tolerance

What You Bring

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in food science, nutrition, medicinal chemistry, food chemistry, or related field required
• Doctorate or graduate science Degree preferred in nutrition and/or related fields

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in nutrition and clinical nutrition
• Experience in an academic basic research laboratory
• Experience in an industrial basic or development research laboratory

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Regulatory affairs knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of the QC process along with use and specifications of raw materials, production process, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacture of food/nutrition products
• Knowledge and awareness of competitive categories of nutrition and consumer health
• Clinical understanding of the benefits of nutrition, diet and exercise in health outcomes
• Ability to write and prepare educationally focused content and papers’ comfort in speaking to large groups

Necessary Competencies:

• Collaboration/Consulting
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Creativity/Innovation
• Priority Setting
• Process Management
• Teamwork/Team Building
• Time Management

Travel Requirements
Minimal travel required.

Why Standard Process?
Standard Process is proud to be a top workplace! We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit package, which includes:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive program

• Comprehensive health care and flexible benefit plan, including pet insurance

• Company-matched 401(k) plan

• Profit sharing plan

• Platinum WELCOA award-winning wellness program, including:

  • On-site chiropractic care

  • On-site massage therapist

  • Daily fitness classes

  • Free virtual access to our Personal Trainer, Life Coaches, and Wellness Coach

• $450 monthly Standard Process supplement allowance

• Paid time off and holiday time

• Educational assistance

Standard Process understands the importance of diversity and believes in providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, all personnel decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotions, training, benefits, termination, or other terms and conditions of employment, are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, disability, veteran status, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, sexual preference, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with law.