Intern - Nutrition Science
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.
This role is not available for sponsorship including I-983 participation.
This is a hybrid role requiring in-office work at our West Hills, CA location three days a week (Tuesday - Thursday), with remote work on Mondays and Fridays.
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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Critical Success Factors
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.
Capabilities & Skills Required
In order to take on these challenges, you’ll need to have:
- Graduate/Professional school student in areas of Nutrition Science, Pharmacology, Biochemistry or other relevant life science degree.
- Available 8-12 weeks during summertime (suggested starting date: between May and June 2025).
- 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.
The salary range for this position is based on national standards. For candidates in California and New York metro the Target Base Pay Range is 19.23/hr - 30.77/hr, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas.
Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws.
Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment. Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K match, and other wellness benefits.
Pharmavite provides compensation for all overtime hours worked by non-exempt (hourly) employees in accordance with state and federal law. The need to work overtime hours will be determined by management, based on customer and business necessity to meet the needs of our business, Pharmavite may require employees to work overtime.
Voluntary overtime requested by non-exempt employees must be approved in advance by the employee’s supervisor
Pharmavite provides compensation for all overtime hours worked by non-exempt (hourly) employees in accordance with state and federal law. The need to work overtime hours will be determined by management, based on customer and business necessity to meet the needs of our business, Pharmavite may require employees to work overtime.
Voluntary overtime requested by non-exempt employees must be approved in advance by the employee’s supervisor.
Visit Pharmavite.com/careers to learn more about our mission and discover an opportunity that's right for you. Health and wellness begins with us.
Pharmavite is an equal employment and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.
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