InsideTracker is seeking an animal scientist to join our team of highly skilled scientists and be a key contributor to our animal nutrition solution. Reporting directly to the lead scientist, you will be responsible for translating literature and data into evidence-based recommendations that are the core of our product (yes, we take science very seriously and this is a very important position!). If you are detail oriented and love to be in the weeds when it comes to science, then this position might be for you. Keep reading...

This position will support the recommendations and insights for our innovation program in the animal nutrition space. Your key responsibilities are:

• Conduct literature-based research and examine all evidence available to substantiate interpretation and recommendations
• Manage internal documents and technical reports
• Proactively stay on top of key biomarkers, nutrition, and regulatory trends that can unlock growth opportunities for our business
• Maintain curated database by adding, removing, and improving sources
• Analyze data and draw conclusions based on evidence
• Contribute to the development and innovation of our customer-facing product
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners such as product management, designers, and regulatory affairs
• Travel for data collection at customer locations

Requirements

• You have a MS or PhD in animal science or related discipline 
• You are able to read, analyze and translate research studies and navigate appropriate databases (Pubmed, Google Scholar, other databases)
• You have amazing ability to summarize and communicate scientific conclusions in writing and in speaking
• You must have strong analytical skills and your decisions are supported by thoughtful data and evidence. If you can do data analysis of complex datasets, that’s a plus. You are, however, expected to do (and know) basic data analytics like t-test, ANOVA, correlation, etc. 
• You are detail oriented, proud of your work and delivers your tasks on time
• You are flexible and adapts well and quickly to change
• You are a team player and is willing to help others and ask for help when needed
• You take initiative and work beyond the job description