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R&D Scientist

Hired By Matrix

Valhalla, NY 10595-1253 • $60.00 / hr • 10/28/2026

Job Description

Job Description
At-a-Glance:

Join an international food and beverage company as a contract R&D Scientist on-site.

Position Type:
  • Contract
  • On-Site
  • Candidates must be able to live within a 50-minute commute of the work location, including by residing with family in the area.
Required:
  • Experience in the food or beverage industry relevant to the role.
  • M.S. in Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related discipline.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and following of good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in clinical research, including participant recruitment and data collection.
  • Proactive work style, able to multitask, and flexible to work in a high-performance and ever-changing environment.
  • Self-starter with good interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with various personalities and work styles.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work during non-traditional hours (e.g., start time before 8:00 am) and weekends as needed, depending upon the research schedule.
Preferred:
  • Demonstrated interest in the food or beverage industry.
Responsibilities:
  • Assist with participant recruitment for hydration research in active females.
  • Conduct medical screenings (e.g., body composition, body weight, height, blood pressure) to determine participant eligibility for entry into clinical research trials.
  • Assist with laboratory operations, including preventative maintenance/calibration of laboratory equipment.
  • Assist with the day-to-day execution of research projects including data collection, data entry, and writing of internal reports.

If your background aligns with what we’re looking for, you may receive a call from Ava, our virtual recruiter, for a brief screening conversation. Ava will ask a few questions about your experience and interest in the opportunity.

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