Product Safety Scientist — Toxicology & Risk Assessment

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Longevity bonus

Employee restaurant

Job summary

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company in Idaho Falls is seeking a Scientist focused on Product Safety to help ensure the safety of ingredients and products throughout their lifecycle. You will work with safety leadership and cross-functional teams to translate complex science into practical recommendations for development and consumer protection.

The role requires advanced toxicology training (PhD or Master with relevant experience) and strong writing, communication, and analytical skills in a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in toxicology, pharmacology, biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or related field.
• Ph.D. with 0–3 years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 2–5 years in toxicology, product safety, or risk assessment.
• Strong foundation in toxicology, including hazard, dose, exposure and risk relationships.
• Ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and toxicological data.
• Strong scientific writing, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess product safety of ingredients, formulations, and finished products using toxicology data and literature.
• Evaluate hazards, exposure, and determine safe conditions of use.
• Interpret literature and data to identify gaps and draw conclusions.
• Partner with formulators and development teams to address safety early in development.
• Evaluate adverse events and post-market safety signals.
• Prepare clear, scientifically defensible safety documentation for technical and non-technical partners.

Skills

Toxicology knowledge

Risk assessment

Scientific writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or related

Job description

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company in Idaho Falls is seeking a Scientist focused on Product Safety to help ensure the safety of ingredients and products throughout their lifecycle. You will work with safety leadership and cross-functional teams to translate complex science into practical recommendations for development and consumer protection.

The role requires advanced toxicology training (PhD or Master with relevant experience) and strong writing, communication, and analytical skills in a