<p>Description</p> <p>Who We Are Looking For</p> <p>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.</p> <p>What You Will Do as a Product Development Scientist</p> <ul> <li>Conduct research and development activities to create new solid dosage format products and improve existing </li><li>Lead project formulation and manage projects through prototyping, scale-up, and into commercialization </li><li>Develop specific goals and plans to manage projects, organize and accomplish your work, and benefit the team </li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional team members to develop and optimize formulations and ensure delivery on assigned projects </li><li>Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other teams and maintain them over time </li><li>Prepare technical reports, publications, and oral presentations </li><li>Support departmental initiatives for assigned projects </li></ul> <p>Background and Skills You Will Need</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field with 3-5 years of formulation or product development experience </li><li>Strong understanding of product development principles and processes </li><li>Experience with successful administrative, analysis, reporting, and/or business process management in Oracle Agile </li><li>Proficient knowledge of document control practices </li><li>Ability to manage ambiguity and proactively apply problem-solving skills. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to raise issues and risks, as appropriate. </li></ul> <p>What Will Make You Standout</p> <ul> <li>Ph.D </li></ul> <p>About USANA</p> <p>Since 1992, USANA has provided the world with the highest-quality products focused on nutritional supplements, skincare, and a healthy lifestyle. But our commitment to excellence goes far beyond our products. USANA is dedicated to share our vision of health by empowering a global family of incredible employees based in more than 20 different markets around the world.</p> <p>Community is at our core. 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 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, we create a company culture where all members of the USANA Family feel cared for, included, and valued.</p> <p>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.</p>