Remote Hair Science R&D Leader

Nutrafol; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

Quarterly bonus

Flexible PTO

Wellness stipend

Lunch benefits

Internet stipend

Cell phone stipend

Learning & development stipend

Headspace access

Nutrafol subscription

Pet insurance

Job summary

The role requires deep hair biology knowledge, strong organizational skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset. Fully remote with competitive compensation and a rich benefits package.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred. Bachelor's and/or master’s degree; Biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, nutrition &/or similar field preferred

Responsibilities

• Build and lead research & innovation projects in hair biology, including new targets/biological MOAs/root causes
• Identification of & coordination with labs/external partners to conduct in silico analytical testing, in vitro, “omics” and ex vivo studies, and project progression for evaluation of ingredients and potential discovery of new ingredient(s)
• Lead and execute the experimental design, work plans, data analysis and reporting
• Communication of data, including preparation of presentations, scientific posters and manuscripts for publication
• Track and manage progress on laboratory projects, managing timelines to ensure deadlines are met and roadblocks are solved for as necessary
• Create action plans for new projects generated by internal and external requests, including requests for proposals (RFPs) and/or statements of work (SOW)
• Responsible for coordination across labs, including requesting samples/supplies and documents, item coordination, and shipments, and managing timelines
• Communicate directly with various internal and external partners to research, define, and communicate progress on projects
• Develop firm understanding of internal lab/company processes and databases
• High level of organization and responsiveness for record keeping/data management for reports
• Build and maintain effective relationships which create a high level of trust across multiple functions
• Respond to inquiries by phone, email and in person quickly and professionally
• Participate in meetings with internal/external teams to evaluate and interpret the validity of data, determine methodologies, and evaluate lab procedures impacting the quality and timeliness of research.
• Analyze data using statistical methodologies & ability to showcase data/results in a variety of formats
• Communicate with researchers in other laboratories; share ideas and research methodologies to improve the effectiveness of the research.
• Track & keep abreast of research techniques, methodologies and literature/IP that may facilitate designated research projects (current or future)
• Monitor the performance of both the Investigator(s) and/or the Laboratory as applicable.
• Manage the initiation, draft revision, completion and maintenance of research proposals
• Support maintenance of project documentation files and internal databases with project information/updates, as directed and if applicable.

Skills

Hair biology

Preclinical research

Project management

Lab coordination

Scientific communication

Education

PhD preferred

Bachelor's/Master's in biology related field

Job description

The role requires deep hair biology knowledge, strong organizational skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset. Fully remote with competitive compensation and a rich benefits package.