Research Scientist

H. T. PROF Group; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a scientific/clinical professional to support the clinical development process and collaborate across teams. The role involves contributing to ingredient research, experimental design, and interpretation of study results, as well as preparing materials for patents or publications.

The candidate will work with investigators and sites, ensure data integrity, and support regulatory-compliant study conduct in line with GCP guidelines. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or preferred in science, biology, veterinary, or related life science.
• Experience in a clinical study related role is expected.
• Strong scientific writing ability is essential.
• Understanding of GCP Good Clinical Practice guidelines is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinical development team and project leaders in design and execution of studies.
• Manage and plan multiple activities of clinical trials with appropriate direction.
• Prepare and ship trial documentation and correspondence with sites.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Scientific writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in life sciences

Job description

Masters degree preferably in science, biology, veterinary, or related life science with 4+ years of experience with a producer of nutraceutical or pharmaceutical products.

Summary of the Position

The role will work with a team and function to collaborate with the clinical development process to support the business. The role requires a basic understanding of clinical research in the conduct of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) studies. You will work collaboratively to support ingredient research, experimental design and scientific interpretation of study results, and production of material for patents or publications.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the clinical development team and project leaders in the design and execution of studies.
• Manage and plan, with appropriate direction, multiple activities of clinical trials/studies and provides comprehensive support to the scientists.
• Prepare and ship clinical trial/study site documentation, and general correspondence with the sites.
• Work independently to assess compliance with study protocols by interacting with Investigator sites or third-party contract facilities.
• Verify study data using applicable Data Management tools and study monitoring processes to ensure data integrity and quality.
• Perform routine activities such as facilitating site recruitment, site training and study initiation, in-life and close-out activities in order to ensure site activities are in accordance with project objectives.
• Collaborate across all levels within the R&D and commercial organizations as appropriate for the project and phase of development.
• Research novel ingredients for product innovation.
• Conduct statistical analysis, including producing tables and graphics for inclusion in study report.
• Prepare scientific publications according to the needs of the company.
• Manage other job responsibilities and tasks, as needed, and determined by manager.
• Attend scientific conferences as it relates to project and business needs.
• Travel up to 10% and perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.
• Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate technical insights into actionable plans.
• Experience in a clinical study related role.
• Strong scientific writing ability.
• Understanding of GCP Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.