Research and Development Scientist
Description
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a knowledgeable, research driven professional to join our team as a research and development scientist. As part of USANA’s in-house team, you will use scientific literature to conduct research and arrive at conclusions regarding specific product claims, specifically with USANA’s InCelligence technology. As a R&D scientist, you will analyze the obtained data with statistical method to arrive at your conclusions and assess the landscape of a specific research fielding, including the recent progress and finding, commonly used techniques, and unanswered questions.
To be successful in this role, you must be extremely organized, have high project management skills, be comfortable and confident in your knowledge and ability to make and follow through on your research decision, and work well with other cross functional teams.
What You Will Also Do as a Research and Development Scientist
- Interpret research results and present results to various teammates, colleagues, and executives
- Have a thorough understanding of the company’s strategy of product development and contribute to the ideation and designing process of research projects
- Assist in similar work responsibilities of colleagues, including clinical trials and substantiation and USANA publications
Background and Skills You Need
- MS in biological sciences or other related majors
- Able to conduct meticulous and organized works that demands accuracy
- Wide knowledge of biological science, especially in molecular biology and nutrition, and able to relate the knowledge to product development
- Ability of creative thinking contributing to new product innovation
- Ability of critical thinking necessary for literature review
Position location: Salt Lake City, Utah; hybrid/on-site
About USANA
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.
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.
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.