Job Title: Food Scientist
Location: Valhalla, NY 10595
Duration: 12 months
Work hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM
Description: SCIENTIST: GATORADE SPORTS SCIENCE INSTITUTE
The Life Sciences Engagement Team, composed of both the Gatorade Sports Science Institute and Health and Nutrition Sciences, is responsible for strategic coordination and execution of Life Science-related internal and external science communication programs.
The mission of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) is to help athletes optimize their health and performance through research, innovation, education, and service in hydration and nutrition science. To deliver on that mission, in partnership with the Gatorade Brand, GSSI offers elite athlete testing services, applying scientific knowledge to individual athletes resulting in personalized feedback and plans.
We are looking for Scientist to support our Science for Women Athletes by GSSI initiative, specifically the execution of education and athlete testing priorities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Create educational pieces on topics strategically defined by program lead in a variety of engaging formats
• Support conference execution related to women athletes
• Athlete testing, to include sweat testing in the field and the development of lab-based methodologies related to the needs of women athletes
• Lend support to other initiatives in the engagement program (athlete service, internal education, and industrial athletes) as needed and time allows
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Master's degree in exercise science, nutrition or a closely related field.
• Background in sports nutrition
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Experience working with elite women athletes for at least one year
SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB:
• Strong project coordination skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Strong communication skills with colleagues, sports health practitioners and athletes
• Ability to travel
• Flexibility and ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds, personalities, and work styles within various levels of the global organization
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour
Experience:
Food industry: 2 years (Preferred)
Laboratory: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person