R&D Scientist/Manager - Hair Biology

#KeepGrowing with Nutrafol

Come grow with us. We’re a growing company. Everything we do, we do to help people grow into the best version of themselves.

As the pioneers of hair wellness, we create natural, clinically effective solutions for hair growth and skin, and provide support for people at every step of their journey. Our multi-factorial approach targets the root causes of hair thinning and acne, using a patented blend that is recommended by physicians and hair professionals for trusted, reliable results.

We never settle, and are continuously challenging existing treatments and methodologies to advance the frontier of hair science. As we help our customers grow, we grow too -- by embracing individuality and differences, leading by example, and empowering ourselves and others with our passion for wellness and innovation.

Keep growing. It’s our mantra. Our commitment to helping anybody and everybody committed to realizing their own potential to grow.

About You

Nutrafol is seeking a scientific expert in hair/skin biology to help us maintain our competitive edge as innovators in hair wellness. This role will be part of the R&D Innovation team and will design/lead preclinical hair biology research programs between our company and numerous research partners, including identifying/vetting new labs/collaborators, designing experiments, managing research collaborations, maintaining records/databases, data analysis and reporting, scientific communication, allocation of resources, and working collaboratively, internally & externally. 

The successful candidate will be an expert in Hair/Skin Biology, especially in basic research/preclinical research focus, with relevant expertise including but not limited to pigmentation modulation, exosomes, biomarkers, and preclinical (in vitro & ex vivo) models. 

You are a creative problem-solver, highly organized and proactive, as well as able to consider the big picture. This person will build, design, and manage research & innovation projects including developing overall project plan, phases, workstreams, activities, deliverables, timelines, and milestones. You are unafraid to ask bold questions and propose new experiments to investigate novel/unknown territories, and highly motivated to create solutions that do not exist today.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead research & innovation projects in hair biology, including pigmentation modulation
• Identification of & coordination with labs/external partners to conduct analytical testing, in vitro, “omics” and ex vivo studies, and project progression for new ingredients, botanicals processing and/or manufacturing technologies
• Lead and execute the experimental design, work plans, data analysis and reporting
• Communication of data, including preparation …