Founded in 1985, the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) is committed to helping athletes optimize their health and performance through research and education in hydration and nutrition science. Recently, GSSI has embarked on a new project to open a clinical research and athlete testing facility in Valhalla. This facility will be responsible for conducting validation and efficacy research on functional ingredients and technology linked to personalized nutrition. As a part of GSSI, the incumbent of this Scientist role will be responsible for representing GSSI and the PepsiCo 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 GSSI’s research hub in Valhalla, NY.
• Lead Clinical Exercise Physiologist working with the site Medical Director to ensure research program safety standards and development/execution of related SOPs.
• Conducting medical screenings (stress tests with ECG) to determine participant eligibility for entry into GSSI clinical research trials.
• Collaborating across the wider GSSI team (US and Internationally based colleagues) and some additional opportunities outside of main research role, including Product Innovation, Elite Athlete Service, and Education initiatives.

• 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 (GCP) 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.
• Prior training and experience as a phlebotomist highly preferred.
• 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 GSSI satellite laboratories, and for other GSSI or PepsiCo offsite meetings.
• Flexibility and willingness to work during non-traditional hours (e.g., early morning) as needed depending upon research protocol (approximately 15-20%).