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Nutrition Science Intern

Pharmavite

Pharmavite

Nutrition Science Intern

West Hills, CA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.

    Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

    The Intern – Nutrition Science is responsible for searching and analyzing existing literature to evaluate health-related outcomes for certain ingredients. The Intern – Nutrition Science reports to the Manager, Nutrition Science.

    Critical contributions this role is counted on to deliver include:

    • Provide scientific analysis and interpretation of existing literature to determine health -related benefits of ingredients and/or new research opportunities
    • Summarize findings and present recommendations to key stakeholders within the organization
    • Develop consumer-facing messaging based on scientific analysis
    • Serve as a communicator on nutrition matters as necessary
    • Shadow nutrition scientists and learn about other technical functions

    The ideal candidate is entering their 2nd year or higher of Graduate/Professional school student in areas of Nutrition Science, Food Science, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Science. You can understand, and translate scientific findings to consumer-friendly language, by identifying and analyzing existing literature to evaluate health-related benefits, summarizing learnings to assist in creating consumer-friendly scientific message based on business needs. Research experience with clinical and/or pre-clinical study design, development and execution, statistics, or lab work related to life science is preferred.

  • Qualifications

    You’ll be most successful in this role if you have:

    • Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, evaluation of scientific research, study design, and analysis 
    • Ability to apply knowledge of human physiology and clinical nutrition to interpret scientific data
    • Demonstrated skills in prioritization, time management, and project planning
    • Demonstrated ability to document and deliver results

    In order to take on these challenges, you’ll need to have:

    • Graduate/Professional school student in areas of Nutrition Science, Food Science, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Science
    • Available 8-12 weeks starting between May and June 2023
    • Knowledge of physiology and/or nutrition
    • Ability to learn fast and integrate new learnings with existing knowledge and communicate these to manager and colleagues
    • Demonstrated skills in critical analysis of scientific results and computer literacy
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to convey scientific learnings understandably to non-scientists
    • Preferred: Courses and/or research experience related to nutrition science, statistics, pre-clinical and/or clinical study design

    OUR OFFER

    Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.

    Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

  • Compensation
    Annual Pay Range: $36,200.00 - $54,500.00
  • Industry
    Consumer Goods
  • About Us

    Pharmavite is best known for their production of Nature Made Vitamins and partnerships with other supplement companies. The goal of Pharmavite is to provide science-backed products you can trust.