Scientist - Discovery Research at Life Extension · Fort…

SCIENTIST - DISCOVERY RESEARCH Full Time · Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Description: This position is responsible for leading product design from concept to formulation; including scientific research, ingredient review, and vendor documentation evaluation. This role is critical to supporting the development of a high volume of quality products with high scientific integrity. Core Duties and Responsibilities: • Evaluate and develop new nutraceutical ingredients and product concepts from ideation through formulation • Critically evaluate clinical research, including biostatistical analysis, to assess ingredient efficacy and safety • Assess new product opportunities to determine safety, efficacy, viability, dosage, regulatory compliance, and scientific validation  • Deliver in-depth scientific evaluations and develop technical documentation to support ingredient selection and product formulations • Develop compelling product concepts and formally present to executive and ownership stakeholders • Provide source documents and scientific interpretation to support editorial/magazine and marketing content  • Review internal documents (ads, articles, marketing content, product directory, etc.) for scientific accuracy and consistency  • Stay current on emerging ingredients, technologies, and industry trends; proactively bring forward relevant opportunities • Collaborate with key internal partners to source high-quality ingredients for new formulas • Establish and maintain strong relationships with ingredient and technology suppliers  • Collaborate with cross-functional groups including Marketing, Magazine, Scientific Affairs, Business Development, Legal, Customer Service, Purchasing, and QA/QC as appropriate • Research and respond to elevated member issues involving product and ingredient questions/concerns; providing timely and accurate responses  • Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn and apply new AI-assisted workflows as the role evolves • Limited travel as needed • 2 onsite days per week is an essential function of this position • Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned Position Requirements: • Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Nutritional Science, Medical Science, or related field  • Minimum of 2 years research experience • Experience in developing and interpreting interventional clinical studies including biostatistical analysis • Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex scientific information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership • High attention to detail with a consistent track record of producing accurate, thorough, and well-documented work • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with overlapping timeline • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Dietary supplement and product development experience a plus • Familiarity with FDA regulations and dietary supplement compliance requirements • Familiarity with AI tools in research or literature review workflows