Associate 1 (Nutrition) - Mississauga, ON

Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of the Associate 1 (Nutrition) position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive.

General Description of Responsibilities:


* Office Support: Provide competent office support under the Senior Director of Nutrition, Health Claims, and Clinical Trials.


* Scientific Analysis: Review information to formulate assessments and conclusions.


* Regulatory Assistance: Aid food and supplement companies in meeting health and structure/function claim substantiation requirements.


* Clinical Trial Support: Assist in developing and managing clinical trials for claim substantiation.

Specific Responsibilities:

Scientific Studies:


* Work in a team or manage complete projects.


* Review complex issues and provide independent analysis.


* Support projects by defining scope, deadlines, and budgets.


* Conduct research, delegate tasks, and critically analyze studies.


* Draft, review, and organize scientific reports and summaries.


* Ensure scientific accuracy, write in a clear style, and track project time versus budget.

Project Coordination:


* Manage small to medium-sized projects and complex issues.


* Coordinate work, explain tasks, and motivate team members.


* Delegate work, track progress, and ensure quality.

Client and External Interaction:


* Engage with clients, regulatory officials, and other firms.


* Participate in business meetings and support senior staff with special requests.

Marketing Support: Conduct research and assist in creating marketing materials like proposals, newsletters, and brochures.

Eligibility Criteria


* Degree in Science, B.Sc., or MSc


* Communication: Strong verbal and written communication, including effective technical writing in English.


* Organization & Time Management: Excellent at prioritizing tasks and working independently and as part of a team in fast-paced environments.


* Problem-Solving: Skilled at analyzing situations and finding effective solutions.


* Attention to Detail: Focused on accuracy and efficiency, with fast and precise typing skills.


* Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).


* Customer Service: Exceptional skills in providing high-quality customer support and service.

Salary & Benefits Information

When working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays.

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