Research Scientist (Contract)About Clic & The Founding Team

Clic is building what we believe to be one of the most advanced and personalized supplement platforms in the market today, with a mission to fundamentally change how people approach supplementation.

This is an opportunity to help shape the scientific foundation of a category-defining health technology platform at an early stage.

You'll be joining a founding team with a proven track record of multiple successful startup exits and operational experience scaling CPG brands to multi-billion dollar valuations. For you, that means a clear path to meaningful impact and the chance to help shape a company alongside operators on a mission to change the way the world supplements forever.

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly analytical and execution-oriented Research Scientist to work directly with the founding team on the scientific framework for Clic Nutrition.

The ideal candidate combines rigorous scientific thinking with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and synthesize peer-reviewed literature across supplement ingredients, dosing, efficacy, interactions, and safety considerations
• Help design and validate the scientific logic behind Clic’s recommendation engine
• Develop frameworks that map biomarker inputs, lab data, wearable outputs, and health goals to personalized supplement recommendations
• Validate and stress-test recommendation outputs for scientific accuracy, safety, and clinical relevance
• Translate complex scientific findings into structured documentation and usable data formats that support product development
• Collaborate closely with founders, product, and operations teams to ensure scientific integrity is embedded throughout the recommendation pipeline
• Identify contraindications, safety concerns, and population-specific sensitivities within recommendation logic
• Support ongoing refinement of ingredient protocols and personalization frameworks as the platform evolves

Ideal Experience

• 5+ years applied experience post-graduate
• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD preferred) in:
• Nutrition Science
• Biochemistry
• or a closely related scientific field
• Strong experience reviewing and applying clinical research with the ability to assess real-world relevance and quality of evidence
• Deep understanding of:
• supplement ingredients
• micronutrients
• mechanisms of action
• dosing frameworks
• Familiarity with biomarker interpretation including:
• blood panels
• hormone markers
• nutrient deficiency indicators
• wearable health data & biometrics
• Experience structuring scientific information into protocols, frameworks, decision trees, or clinical-style recommendation systems
• Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with FDA, FTC, and DSHEA, and the boundaries between structure/function claims and disease claims
• Comfortable operating independently in high-growth startup environments

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with personalized health, longevity, or wellness products
• Familiarity with decision-tree logic or recommendation systems
• Understanding of functional medicine, preventative health, or systems biology
• Experience organizing scientific research into scalable operational frameworks
• Interest in AI-assisted health and personalization systems

Engagement Details

• Contract role
• Immediate start preferred
• Remote-friendly
• High level of collaboration with founders and product team
• Potential for long-term/full-time opportunity as company scales

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who cares deeply about:

• Scientific rigor
• Personalized health and wellness
• Evidence-based supplementation
• High-quality execution
• Building foundational systems from the ground up
• Startup intensity and ownership

This is not a traditional corporate research role - we’re looking for someone excited to help build the scientific backbone of a next-generation personalized wellness platform.

To apply, please send:

• Resume / CV
• Brief introduction
• Relevant research or scientific experience
• Availability / timezone
• Compensation expectations

Work Location: Remote