Job title: Research Scientist - Quality Assurance

Department / Division: Quality Control / Research and Development

Salary Range: $78,108/yr - $96,486/yr plus bonus

Salary Grade: EX2 15

Location: Ada, MI (Onsite)

What do we need:

Amway is seeking a Research Scientist to join our Chemical Quality Control team within the Amway Innovation & Sciences division. Based at our Ada, Michigan headquarters in the Spaulding lab, this first-shift role provides day-to-day lab support, chemistry-related technical expertise, test method and specification improvements, and troubleshooting for instrumentation and process efficiencies. The work supports Amway’s global Innovation, Manufacturing and Supply Chain functions, with in-lab testing across raw materials and finished goods, including actives, vitamins, minerals and proteins.

This role may also serve as a key point of contact for contract laboratories and suppliers on method alignment, investigate instrumentation discrepancies, and identify opportunities for process improvement. A science background with experience in nutrition and/or drug quality assurance is required, and this role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys hands-on work in a fast-paced lab environment.

Required qualifications:

• BS degree in chemistry, biology, Life sciences or related field 

• Experience with systems such as Empower, Starlims, PLM, SharePoint, JDE, Blue Yonder, and Excel

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a food/nutrition/drug quality assurance environment

• Background in chemistry testing, with a focus on method alignment & troubleshooting instrumentation

Skills to be successful in the role:

• GMP chemistry laboratory experience preferred

• Experience supporting specification development through test method support

• Background in Out of Spec investigations and manufacturing operations

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Flexible team player, self-motivated, ability to be adaptable and work independently and as part of a team

Amway does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Amway immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) now or in the future.

What’s special about this team:

The QC Chemistry group is a dynamic team of 18 FTEs and 6-7 contractors, focused on testing and releasing raw materials, in-process samples and finished goods in three high-throughput labs. These labs employ a broad range of instrumentation with methodologies including wet chemistry, HPLC/UPLC, GC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, NIR, FTIR and more. The materials and products tested in the labs support several plants/products across campus ranging from supplements to protein powders to personal care products. This team works under the umbrella of the QC Department, which also includes Microbiology, Incoming Material Inspection and Records Review. This team works cross-functionally with partners in Innovation & Sciences, as well as Manufacturing and Supply Chain.