Associate Scientist - Microbiology (Entry Level)

This position is a Monday thru Friday schedule, in our Spanish Fork, UT location.

The focus is on developing your technical knowledge and skills to solve more complex problems. Become familiar with all basic microbiological testing including but not limited to media making, Total Plate Count, Enterobacteriaceae, Yeast and Mold using Petrifilm and Petriplate methods: also presence/absence of E coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, and Pseudomonas testing.

Responsibilities

• If appropriate, uses laboratory equipment and instruments with minimal supervision
• Perform calibrations, and maintain calibration records
• Able to keep detailed and complete records
• Able to think analytically
• Have a good sense of timeliness and cleanliness
• Proficient in Excel, MS Office
• Ability to be flexible
• Ability to work as a team member
• Keep labs clean and organized
  
  

Qualifications

• BS in a scientific area, preferably microbiology/biology
• Knowledge of microbiology and chemistry
• Knowledge of testing of natural products and ingredients
• Knowledge of GMP and GLP requirements
• Experience in environmental testing and allergen testing
• Capable of using laboratory equipment and documentation systems.
• Ability to write reports and communicate results
• Ability to work as a team member
  
  

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.

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