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In this mid-level position, you will lead formulation projects for food products, including bars, powdered beverages, and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, applying advanced scientific and engineering principles to drive product innovation and optimization. You will provide technical leadership, oversee experimental design and execution, and partner across teams to guide scale-up and validation efforts that support successful commercialization. Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, enjoys mentoring others, and is passionate about advancing science-backed products.\nWhat You Will Do as a USANA Scientist\nLead multiple projects through their entire lifecycle, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and quality standards\nDesign and oversee advanced formulation or process development activities, evaluating performance, stability, and manufacturability\nCreate and revise formulations for bars, powdered beverages, and RTD beverages\nOversee pilot batches and troubleshoot production problems, revising formulations to ensure manufacturability\nWork with vendors to source and utilize novel ingredients that deliver experiential consumer benefits\nDirect and review technical documentation, including reports, risk assessments, SOPs, and validation protocols\nProvide expert guidance on complex technical challenges and recommend innovative solutions to support project success\nServe as a technical liaison between R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders to facilitate knowledge transfer and operational readiness\nMentor and develop junior scientists and analysts, fostering technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving\nContribute to continuous improvement initiatives and strategic planning within the R&D function\nBackground and Skills You Will Need\nBachelor’s degree in food Science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or pharmaceutical Sciences\n5-8 years of formulation and product development experience within the food space, with a strong preference for experience with bar formulation\nSolid formulation development skills and experimental design knowledge\nStrong analytical and technical writing skills\nProven ability to lead multiple projects and collaborate across functions\nWhat Will Make You Standout\nExperience guiding scale-up and validation efforts from development through commercialization\nExperience mentoring junior scientists or analysts\nThis is a hybrid role with regular weekly in-office time in Salt Lake City. \nWho We Are\nSince 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.\nOur Culture\nExcellence, 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.\nUSANA has repeatedly been named one of Utah’s Best Companies to Work ForbyUtah Businessmagazine, one of America’s Best Companies to Work ForbyOutside Magazine, one of the Best Places to Work for in the Direct Selling Industry byDirect Selling News,andnamed a top employer by Best of State.\nWhat You Will Love About USANA\nOur 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.\nHealth, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance\nOn-site medical and mental health clinic for you and your dependents\nFlexible paid time off, including sick time, vacation, holidays, family hours, and floating holidays\nPaid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers\n401k match and profit-sharing bonus\nChiropractor visits, massages, fitness classes, and full-service gym\nFree and discounted USANA products\nTuition reimbursement, mentorship opportunities, and learning and development licenses\nLearn more about working with us by visiting careers.usanainc.com\nSecurity notice: USANA Health Sciences will never ask for sensitive personal information during the initial application process or via unsecure channels like email. 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