Product Development Scientist

Description

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual to join research and development team as a product development scientist. In this position, you will be responsible for supporting the development of premium, science-backed dietary supplement formulations. In addition, you will create, review and modify product formulas, manage formulas in Agile, and work cross-functionally with internal and external teams to drive projects forward. You will be responsible for managing projects through the development process and will be familiar with roles and needs at each step of the process. Our ideal candidate is someone who will exemplify USANA's core values and will be driven to grow and succeed in a role that adapts to needs.

What You Will Do as a Product Development Scientist

• Conduct research and development activities to create new solid dosage format products and improve existing
• Lead project formulation and manage projects through prototyping, scale-up, and into commercialization
• Develop specific goals and plans to manage projects, organize and accomplish your work, and benefit the team
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to develop and optimize formulations and ensure delivery on assigned projects
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other teams and maintain them over time
• Prepare technical reports, publications, and oral presentations
• Support departmental initiatives for assigned projects

Background and Skills You Will Need

• Master's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field with 3-5 years of formulation or product development experience
• Strong understanding of product development principles and processes from concept to commercialization
• Experience with successful administrative, analysis, reporting, and/or business process management in Oracle Agile
• Proficient knowledge of document control practices
• Ability to manage ambiguity and proactively apply problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to raise issues and risks, as appropriate

What Will Make You Standout

• Ph.D
• Experience in nutraceutical formulation

Please note: This is a Salt Lake City based hybrid position requiring in-office work three days a week

Who We Are

Since 1992, USANA has put science first with our focus on in-house research and manufacturing based in Salt Lake City, Utah to drive the creation of supplements that give your body the exact nutrition it needs to thrive. It's why millions across the globe choose USANA as the nutritional provider for themselves and their loved ones. Today we are a billion-dollar company, thanks in part to more than 1,700 employees based around the world.

Our Culture

Excellence, Health, Integrity, and Community are core to our business. It is our commitment to always strive to be open-minded listeners, hold ourselves and others accountable, be respectful, and celebrate the strength that comes from collaboration. Through initiatives like our Inclusion and Belonging Council, we create a company culture where all members of the USANA family feel cared for, included, and valued.

USANA has repeatedly been named one of Utah's Best Companies to Work For by Utah Business magazine, one of America's Best Companies to Work For by Outside Magazine, one of the Best Places to Work for in the Direct Selling Industry by Direct Selling News, and named a top employer by Best of State.

What You Will Love About USANA

Our science backed mission to improve lives starts with you. With holistic wellness benefits, flexible work, and a culture built on care and connection, we help you thrive, so you can help others around the world do the same.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• On-site medical and mental health clinic for you and your dependents
• Flexible paid time off, including sick time, vacation, holidays, family hours, and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
• 401k match and profit-sharing bonus
• Chiropractor visits, massages, fitness classes, and full-service gym
• Free and discounted USANA products
• Tuition reimbursement, mentorship opportunities, and learning and development licenses

Learn more about working with us by visiting careers.usanainc.com

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