Analytical Methods Scientist: Validation, Transfer & QC Impact

NSP; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will collaborate with Quality and cross-functional teams, design experiments, prepare documentation, and provide training and technical guidance while troubleshooting instrumentation to maintain reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field required: 3–4 years of relevant experience; Master's degree: 1–2 years of relevant experience; Ph.D.: Early career or limited experience acceptable
• Experience in analytical method development, validation, and troubleshooting
• Hand-on experience with chromatographic and analytical techniques, including HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS, GC/GC-MS and UV-Vis spectroscopy.
• Working knowledge of analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, statistical data interpretation, laboratory systems, and chromatographic software; Agilent OpenLab experience preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills; knowledge of botanical or natural products is preferred

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, technical reports, and controlled documentation in compliance with quality systems.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to Quality and other cross-functional teams.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods, instrumentation, and software to ensure reliable and efficient performance.

Skills

Analytical method development

Validation & troubleshooting

Communication & collaboration

Problem-solving

Statistical data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

LC-MS / GC-MS

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Agilent OpenLab

Job description

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

You will collaborate with Quality and cross-functional teams, design experiments, prepare documentation, and provide training and technical guidance while troubleshooting instrumentation to maintain reliable