Lead Scientist
About The Position
USANA is seeking a scientific leader to provide strategic and technical direction across multiple research and development programs. The Lead Scientist will shape technical strategy for formulations, processes, and ingredient technologies; guide complex development initiatives; and maintain scientific rigor from initial concept through commercial launch. The role involves fostering collaboration, developing scientists, and translating emerging science into products. This is a hybrid role with regular weekly in-office time in Salt Lake City. USANA is a science-focused nutritional products company with in-house research and manufacturing based in Salt Lake City. The company reports having more than 1,700 employees worldwide.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nutrition science, food science, pharmaceutical science, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a related life science or engineering field, with 10+ years of R&D experience; OR a doctoral degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, DO, DNP, or equivalent) in one of these fields or a related health science field, with three or more years of R&D experience.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing complex scientific projects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in formulation, process, or ingredient development.
- Experience taking products from concept through commercialization.
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple R&D programs from concept through commercialization, aligning them with company goals, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
- Set technical strategy for advanced formulations, process optimization, and ingredient innovation to improve product performance and scalability.
- Direct research into new ingredients, processes, and technologies, assess feasibility, and advance promising ideas into the development pipeline.
- Author and approve high-level technical documentation, including reports, risk assessments, and scientific justifications, with a focus on data integrity.
- Provide expert guidance on critical technical challenges and drive innovative solutions.
- Mentor and develop scientists and analysts, promoting knowledge sharing and technical excellence.
- Partner with cross-functional leadership to influence strategic decisions, support technology transfer, and ensure readiness for commercialization.
- Identify emerging trends and implement improvements that strengthen R&D efficiency and competitive advantage.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- On-site medical and mental health clinic for employees and dependents
- Flexible paid time off, including sick time, vacation, holidays, family hours, and floating holidays
- Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
- 401(k) 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
