Analytical Methods Scientist – HPLC/GC Specialist

Nature's Way; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature's Sunshine is seeking a Research Scientist to develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods to support quality evaluation of materials and finished products. The role leverages HPLC, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS, and UV-Vis to ensure methods are robust and compliant for routine QC use.

The position collaborates with Quality and cross-functional teams, providing technical guidance and troubleshooting to ensure reliable analytical testing and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field; 3–4 years of relevant experience; Master's: 1–2 years; Ph.D.: early career acceptable.
• Experience in analytical method development, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with chromatographic and analytical techniques (HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS, GC/GC-MS, UV-Vis).
• Working knowledge of analytical chemistry, data interpretation, and chromatographic software.
• Knowledge of botanical or natural products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, validate, and transfer analytical methods for raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Design and execute experiments to support method development and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and maintain method procedures, validation protocols, reports, and documentation per quality systems.
• Provide technical guidance and training to Quality and cross-functional teams.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods, instrumentation, and software to ensure reliable performance.

Skills

Analytical method development

HPLC/UPLC

LC-MS

GC/GC-MS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Tools

Agilent OpenLab

Job description

Nature's Sunshine is seeking a Research Scientist to develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods to support quality evaluation of materials and finished products. The role leverages HPLC, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS, and UV-Vis to ensure methods are robust and compliant for routine QC use.

The position collaborates with Quality and cross-functional teams, providing technical guidance and troubleshooting to ensure reliable analytical testing and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.