Exercise Physiologist - Onsite

Title: Exercise Physiologist - Onsite

Mandatory skills:

clinical research,
graded-exercise stress, VO2max testing, ECG interpretation,
good clinical practice, Google Cloud Platform guidelines,
exercise physiology,
hydration, nutrition science, functional ingredients,
athlete testing facility, laboratory-based clinical research strategy,
conducting medical screenings, stress tests, ECG, blood pressure auscultation,
Laboratory operations, preventative maintenance, laboratory equipment,
data collection, data entry, writing internal reports

Description:

The client is committed to helping athletes optimize their health and performance through research and education in hydration and nutrition science. Recently, client has embarked on a new project to expand the research and athlete testing facility in client site. This facility is responsible for conducting efficacy research on functional ingredients for hydration. As a part of the client , the incumbent of this Scientist role will be responsible for representing the client R&D teams with high standards and in accordance with ethical guidelines for human research and conduct.

Additionally, the specific job responsibilities of the incumbent are as follows:
Reporting to the Principal Scientist, Operations Lead, to execute the laboratory-based clinical research strategy and program at client s research hub in client site.
Lead Clinical Exercise Physiologist working with the Medical Director to ensure research program safety standards and development/execution of related SOPs.
Conducting medical screenings (e.g., stress tests with ECG, blood pressure auscultation) to determine participant eligibility for entry into the client clinical research trials.
Laboratory operations, including preventative maintenance/calibration of laboratory equipment
Assisting in the day-to-day execution of research projects including data collection, data entry, and writing of internal reports.
Collaborating across the wider client team (US and Internationally based colleagues) and some additional opportunities outside of main research role, including Product Innovation, Elite Athlete Service, and Education initiatives.

Qualifications/Requirements:
M.S. required in Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology or related discipline.
ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiology certification highly preferred.
Demonstrable knowledge of and following of good clinical practice (Google Cloud Platform) guidelines.
Demonstrable knowledge of exercise physiology.
Two or more years of experience in clinical research (can include experience gained during M.S. thesis work).
Excellent graded-exercise stress/VO2max testing and ECG interpretation skills.
Must have a pro-active work style, able to multitask, and be 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 for occasional domestic travel (approximately 5-10%) for field research, to attend scientific conferences and visit/collaborate with colleagues at client satellite laboratories, and for other client offsite meetings.

Notes:
Flexibility and willingness to work during non-traditional hours (e.g., start time before 8:00am or finish time after 5:00pm) as needed depending upon research schedule.

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Contact Details :

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008