Associate Research Scientist

Research Associate I

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 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.