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Product Safety - Associate Research Scientist I
Job Description:
The Research Associate I position conducts product safety evaluations and contributes meaningfully to safety assessments and risk assessments. This role applies foundational scientific expertise to ensure product safety and compliance.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Scope: Task-level individual contributor who supports cross-functional collaborations and executes assigned tasks with limited supervision and with guidance on more complex and ambiguous tasks.
Draft and review safety assessments for product formulations through evaluation of chemistry and available data
Research, analyze, and organize safety literature for products, formulations, and raw materials
Assist in designing and conducting research and experiments related to toxicological safety
Support coordination with internal research teams and collaboration partners
Primarily communicates within the department and participates in cross-functional interactions with guidance, as needed
Evaluate and interpret scientific and statistical data
Performs literature searches independently
Reads and understands scientific literature directly related to his/her protocols and experiments
Assist in writing risk assessments and recommending appropriate actions for safety concerns
Actively participate in meetings and scientific discussions
Draft technical reports and present findings to the team
Proactively seek guidance from other scientists and supervisor, as needed
Make recommendations to supervisor and senior staff based on professional expertise and scientific understanding, as appropriate
Other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or a related scientific discipline with 4-6 years of experience OR Master’s degree with 0-2 years of experience
Solid understanding of biology, chemistry and product safety principles
Strong research, technical writing and data analysis skills
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office programs
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.
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. Find your fit within doTERRA at the website link below.
