At doTERRA we encourage all employees to seek out opportunities that will expand their skill set. We strive to help achieve personal career goals by providing opportunities of growth and movement throughout the company.
Job Title: Associate Development Scientist – Essential Oils
Department: Research and Development
Reports to: Supervising Scientist – Essential Oil Development
Job Description: Documents, prepares, and tests doTERRA natural raw materials and essential oil products to help build safe, effective, compliant, stable, well-characterized, high-quality products with desired aroma, color, and taste profile through a combination of collaborative, independent, laboratory, and computer-based work.
Job Responsibilities:
Create and manage technical documentation for oil products in collaboration with R&D, Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams
Review product information pages and labels for accuracy
Work with multiple teams to ensure all doTERRA essential oil products and labels comply with applicable safety constraints and market regulations
Submit samples to doTERRA analytical laboratories for physical, chemical and stability testing; organize, analyze, report and communicate results
Maintain and improve systems for managing complex records and data
Supervise laboratory operations, including recording inventory, ordering supplies, and waste management
Test solubility and scale-up of unique natural raw materials
Batch oil blends in lab as requested
Gain expertise in essential oil chemistry, safety, and use
Maintain training in GMPs, GLPs, and Organoleptic Evaluation
Conduct sensory evaluations
Develop and improve systems and SOPs for managing complex records and data
Attend scientific conferences, trade shows, and industry meetings as applicable
Perform other responsibilities as directed
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, food science, nutrition, biology or related field required
At least 1 year of laboratory experience required
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Ability to communicate and write effectively
Excellent teamwork skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Strong analytical skills
Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision in identifying tasks that need to be completed
Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects concurrently and meet deadlines
Ability to smell and taste essential oils
doTERRA International, LLC. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
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What We Do
Changing the world one drop, one person, one community at a time.
doTERRA: meaning “gift of the Earth”
As the verified leader in the Global Aromatherapy and Essential Oils market, doTERRA hires the most talented and knowledgeable individuals for our teams. From research scientists to designers, we are looking for people eager to make their mark on a rapidly expanding company with a culture of giving at its core. We recognize that our employees choose to invest part of their time with us, and we want them to feel like we are investing in them as well. With a strong family-centered culture and a state-of-the-art campus that includes a cafeteria, fitness center, employee health clinic, childcare facilities, and nature park, doTERRA makes the joy, growth, and development of each employee a top priority.
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