Quality Control Lab Specialist-Microbiology

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.

Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for an experienced, highly organized professional to join the USANA quality control department as a quality control lab specialist in microbiology. In this position, you will independently conduct laboratory tests, following precise procedures involving chemical, biological, or physical analysis methods. You will also contribute to seamlessly transferring new or revised test methods and developing comprehensive equipment validation and qualification protocols.

What You Will Do as USANA’s Quality Control Lab Specialist Microbiology

• Assist in the development of material specifications for raw materials and finished products
• Review notebooks, assay data, and computational functions for final material review before release
• Assist in the evaluation of potential new laboratory equipment and method validation
• Interpret data trends, perform trend and statistical analysis, and assist in advanced problem-solving of analytical processes and methods
• Perform OOS tests, write test protocols, and conduct root-cause investigations
• Conduct scientific experiments, analyze results, and assist in advanced problem-solving of microbiological processes and methods
• Swab microbiology lab as directed and train other members of the QC operations team on proper swabbing and aseptic techniques

Background and Skills You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable science field required
• Minimum 5 years microbiology laboratory experience
• Possess a high degree of in-depth knowledge in one or more biological methodology/instrument
• Experienced in regulatory/pharmacopeia requirements for product testing and method validation
• Ability to perform complex scientific mathematical functions

Benefits of Being Part of the USANA Family

We offer incredible benefits like health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; on-site medical and mental health clinic, chiropractic visits, massages, fitness classes, and a full-service gym; free and discounted USANA product; 401k match and profit-sharing bonuses; internal and external opportunities for learning and development; paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers, and generous paid time-off to help you balance work and home!

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