Research Assistant

At FitForMe, we’re not just developing specialized supplements, we’re improving the quality of life for people affected by obesity worldwide with science-based nutrition and lifelong support.  

FitForMe is on a mission to improve our customers’ quality of life and well-being. As we grow as a company, we are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Research Assistant to join our Product & Medical Affairs team. We’re looking for a new colleague who is passionate about science, energized by collaboration, and eager to contribute to meaningful research outcomes. If you thrive at the intersection of clinical research, data and purpose-driven innovation, we’d love to meet you.  

What is exciting about this role:  

As Research Support at FitForMe 🚀 you are an integral part of our Product & Medical Affairs team. You will support our research pipeline as we expand into new clinical questions, new partnerships, and new consumer health needs beyond bariatric care. You’ll play an essential role in planning studies, supporting ethics submissions, generating evidence, preparing publications, and ensuring smooth coordination across research projects.  

Your work will directly influence product design, scientific credibility, and FitForMe’s impact on global metabolic health. You’ll support our Medical Affairs Specialist and collaborate with universities, research institutes, and internal stakeholders turning data into insights that make a real difference.   

Your day-to-day:  

This position works closely with the Medical Affairs Specialist, following strategic priorities and ensuring high-quality execution of assigned research tasks. Ideal for someone eager to grow in clinical research and scientific innovation.    

• Assist in planning and coordinating clinical and retrospective studies  

• Support ethics submissions, regulatory documentation, and study follow-up, ensuring compliance with relevant standards  

• Prepare scientific outputs, including publications, abstracts, posters, and conference materials  

• Maintain research documentation and track project timelines, ensuring accurate, structured, and up-to-date files.  

• Contribute to product substantiation papers, helping translate evidence into clear, scientific product support.  

• Monitor external grant opportunities, contributing to applications and helping expand FitForMe’s research network.  

• Engage with new external partners, including universities and researchers in emerging obesity-related domains.  

Who are we looking for?  

• Experience: Early-career researcher with experience in study design, clinical research, or obesity-related research disciplines  

• Language: English proficiency   

• Education: Master’s degree or PhD candidate, PhD or PostDoc in a relevant obesity or metabolic research field with epidemiology experience is a strong plus.  

• Skills & competencies  

-  Solid grounding in clinical and scientific principles  

- Understanding of study design and evidence synthesis  

- Strong organizational and project management skills  

- Ability to learn quickly, adapt, and handle multiple priorities  

• Personal attributes  

- Strong collaborator with excellent interpersonal skills  

- Critical and analytical thinker  

- Detail-oriented and structured  

- Proactive, responsible, and comfortable navigating academic and clinical stakeholders  

• Location: Based in the Randstad region   

• Flexibility: Enjoy flexible working hours with a part-time contract (24 hours per week) to fit your lifestyle. 

 FitForMe 🚀 Benefits:  

• Work-Life balance: Option to work up to 50% remotely to accommodate individual preferences and needs.  

• Open company culture: A workplace where employees collaborate, support one another, and communicate openly.  

• Career growth: Opportunities to learn, develop skills, and advance within an international company.  

• Diversity and inclusion: A commitment to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where all perspectives are valued.  

• Health & wellness: Benefits that prioritize physical and mental health, such as a wellness program and freshly served (nutritious) lunches to promote well-being and energize employees.    

• Global presence: The chance to work with a company that operates on a global scale, offering diverse experiences and exposure to various markets.  

• Fun at work: Regular company-wide events, parties, and team-building activities that foster positive working relationships. Opportunities to relax and enjoy downtime with colleagues to boost morale and teamwork.  

Explore our LinkedIn Life page or Instagram page to learn more about FitForMe, our mission, values and the incredible team around the world! 🌍🌟  

Note: Even if you have questions or uncertainties after reading about the job opening, or if you think that you may not meet every requirement, we are always open to having coffee or tea to have an open and informative conversation. We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.