Scientist lll, Microbiology

Nature's Way; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature's Sunshine is seeking an experienced laboratory professional to independently lead microbiological testing, data interpretation, and report writing. The role focuses on environmental monitoring, sanitation validations, and ensuring GMP/GLP compliance within a fast-paced lab setting.

Ideal candidates have a BS in a scientific field with 7–10 years of experience, HACCP certification, and strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate across QA and production teams.

Qualifications

• BS in a scientific area with 7-10 years of experience.
• HACCP certification is required.
• Knowledge of microbiology, math, chemistry and testing natural products and ingredients.
• GMP and GLP requirements, environmental monitoring and allergen testing.
• Ability to write reports, communicate results, and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• All basic microbiological testing and media preparation, capable of testing lactospores and anaerobes; environmental monitoring and sanitation.
• Perform calibrations and maintain calibration records.
• Organize and prioritize samples to be tested.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient working environment; conduct peer audits and review others' work.
• Focus on environmental monitoring, sanitation, and report writing; manage daily sample setup.

Skills

Report writing

Written communication

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

BS in a scientific field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Documentation systems

Job description

Position Summary The focus is independent working and leading projects while performing technically diverse assignments. Supports the laboratory/testing to ensure the quality of raw and finished goods. Performs Environmental Monitoring, Cleaning Validations, and other Sanitation responsibilities. Analyzes and interprets data, writes reports. Must have good written and verbal communication abilities. Fully competent and proficient in the use of laboratory equipment and instruments.

Position Summary The focus is independent working and leading projects while performing technically diverse assignments. Supports the laboratory/testing to ensure the quality of raw and finished goods. Performs Environmental Monitoring, Cleaning Validations, and other Sanitation responsibilities. Analyzes and interprets data, writes reports. Must have good written and verbal communication abilities. Fully competent and proficient in the use of laboratory equipment and instruments.

Primary Responsibilities

• All basic microbiological testing and media preparation, Capable of testing lactospores and anaerobes. Environmental Monitoring, Cleaning Validations, and Sanitation responsibilities
• Perform calibrations and maintain calibration records.
• Be able to organize and prioritize samples to be tested.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and efficient working environment, preforms peer to peer audits, and reviews others' work as a flexible, team member, keeping detailed and complete records, analytical minded, and effectively comes to root cause.
• 60% Environmental Monitoring, Sanitation, report writing
• 40% Daily sample set up/media prep

Qualifications Required

• BS in a scientific area with 7-10 years of experience
• Microbiology, biology, or chemistry and Sanitation experience preferred
• HACCP certified required
• Knowledge: microbiology, math, chemistry, and testing natural products and ingredients. GMP and GLP requirements, environmental monitoring and allergen testing.
• Skill: Capable of using laboratory equipment and documentation systems.
• Ability: Write reports, communicate results, work as a team member.
• Results-driven with a focus on delivering successful capital projects

Nature's Sunshine is dedicated to being a Force of Nature that champions social and environmental wellness. We are focused on building a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to become the natural supplement company of the future. By celebrating the individuality and unique perspectives of our workforce, we empower our employees to share the healing power of nature with more people around the world. And through our commitment to sustainable processes, renewable energy usage and waste reduction initiatives, we're devoted to preserving nature and its power for future generations.

We believe we are stronger together, and our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging ensures that every employee is treated with fairness and respect. Because doing what's right-in the right way-is how we succeed as a company and a society.