Scientific Education Consultant – Scientific Affairs

About Liquid I.V.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About our Team:

We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate change-makers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.  

At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.    

Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration. 

About the role:

Liquid I.V. is looking for a highly motivated, innovative, out-of-the-box thinker to join our R&D Scientific Affairs team as the Scientific Education Consultant Reporting to the Principal Scientist, Scientific Education and Communication, the role will be responsible for supporting nutrition communication, act as an internal expert on hydration, nutrition science and our products.

The ideal candidate has a background in nutrition science, sports nutrition, and scientific communication for both industry/academic professionals and general consumers. The contract is for 6 months up to 20 hours a week.
Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:

• Develop and disseminate education materials on product science, hydration, nutrition and related topics
• Develop fun, engaging science backed content that can be utilized across a wide range of channels including but not limited to: social media, consumer facing marketing, conference presentations
• Effectively communicate product, nutrition science to non-scientific audiences (on digital, print media, social media, websites) by leveraging an understanding of our products, science of hydration, along with strategic communication and storytelling skills.
• Generate and provide informative scientific content about our products to Marketing and Sales teams to help advance our consumer's understanding of the science behind our products.
• Effectively communicate and lead in a cross-functional team environment, serving as a recognized technical expert in product knowledge.
• Stay up-to date with scientific publications and updates in hydration science, sports nutrition, and related fields.

Qualifications:

• Preferred educational requirements:
• Master’s in Nutrition, Exercise Science and
• Registered Dietitian
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, with at least 2 years in Scientific Communication and Education
• Excellent planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong working knowledge of nutrition science, health and wellness, scientific communication, nutrition trends, and hydration and nutrition research
• Social Media Education Experience
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, draw valid conclusions, and propose solutions.
• Highly innovative and creative.
• Excellent written and oral technical communication skills.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills, ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting under tight deadlines.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office
• Expert level proficiency and experience with PowerPoint

Work Environment:

• This role is HYBRID office environment (El Segundo)\. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The compensation band for this position is $68 per hour. The exact hourly pay is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget. The listed range is applicable only to the annual base salary and does not include additional perks, benefits, or applicable bonus eligibility comprising the total compensation package.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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