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Research and Development VA
Research tasks
-Review, interpret and summarize scientific literature and clinical research studies in relation to the effect of botanicals and nutrients on health.
-Research trends in nutrition as it relates to health, and summarize findings.
-Other research as needed for a variety of tasks that arise.
Track and Manage tasks
Ability to prioritize, organize, and monitor multiple assignments to ensure timely
completion.
Maintain an organized workflow, and regularly update on the progress of tasks.
Identify potential roadblocks, adjust timelines as needed, and ensure that tasks are completed to the required standards.
Experience and Proficiency
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
Skills
Scientific Knowledge & Expertise
Nutrition Science: In-depth knowledge of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, probiotics, plant extracts,
and other nutrients, and their therapeutic benefits.
Biochemistry: Understanding the molecular mechanisms of nutrients and bioactive compounds at a
cellular level and how they impact human health.
Analytical and Research Skills
Research Emerging Health Trends: Ability to research trends in consumer health, wellness, and
functional foods, such as adaptogens, gut health, brain health, and immunity-boosting supplements.
Data Analysis & Statistical Methods: Basic ability to analyze research data .
Literature Review & Scientific Writing: Ability to review scientific literature to identify emerging trends,
new ingredients, nutrient mechanisms and benefits, and to summarize key findings.
Soft Skills
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Collaborating with various departments
Programs
Microsoft Excel, including basic knowledge of formulas
Microsoft Word
Task Management program: not crucial but of benefit. Eg. Trello, Kanbanflow, Asana
Linkedin Sales Navigator experience is advantage
Research and Development VA
Research tasks
-Review, interpret and summarize scientific literature and clinical research studies in relation to the effect of botanicals and nutrients on health.
-Research trends in nutrition as it relates to health, and summarize findings.
-Other research as needed for a variety of tasks that arise.
Track and Manage tasks
Ability to prioritize, organize, and monitor multiple assignments to ensure timely
completion.
Maintain an organized workflow, and regularly update on the progress of tasks.
Identify potential roadblocks, adjust timelines as needed, and ensure that tasks are completed to the required standards.
Experience and Proficiency
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
Skills
● Scientific Knowledge & Expertise
○ Nutrition Science: In-depth knowledge of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, probiotics, plant extracts,
and other nutrients, and their therapeutic benefits.
○ Biochemistry: Understanding the molecular mechanisms of nutrients and bioactive compounds at a
cellular level and how they impact human health.
● Analytical and Research Skills
● Research Emerging Health Trends: Ability to research trends in consumer health, wellness, and
functional foods, such as adaptogens, gut health, brain health, and immunity-boosting supplements.
● Data Analysis & Statistical Methods: Basic ability to analyze research data .
● Literature Review & Scientific Writing: Ability to review scientific literature to identify emerging trends,
new ingredients, nutrient mechanisms and benefits, and to summarize key findings.
● Soft Skills
○ Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
○ Attention to Detail
○ Time Management
○ Collaborating with various departments
● Programs
○ Microsoft Excel, including basic knowledge of formulas
○ Microsoft Word
○ Task Management program: not crucial but of benefit. Eg. Trello, Kanbanflow, Asana
Linkedin Sales Navigator experience is advantage
