The Probiotic Company® since 1979
It is difficult to spend much time in the probiotic industry without hearing the name “Dr. Greg Leyer”. Dr. Gregory Leyer, PhD has dedicated the entirety of his 25-year career to the research and development of innovative probiotic solutions. His passion for probiotic ... Read More
1. What is your role at UAS Labs? I am a QCI Lead at our finished product facility. My responsibilities are to inspect product as it is being produced to ensure all specification criteria are being met. I inspect all forms of paperwork inside the production area. In ... Read More
Fermentation in Common foods Did you know that the process of fermentation is used in some of our most common foods? We use fermentation to leaven bread, pickle cucumbers and curdle milk into cheese and yogurt. We use it to transform fruit juices into wine, grain into ... Read More
1. What is your role at UAS Labs? I am an Assistant Application Scientist II. I work in the Research and Development department of the Wausau Facility. I am primarily responsible for new product development and continuous improvement of existing formulas. My areas of focus ... Read More
UAS Labs has been at the forefront of probiotic research for almost 40 years. Since opening its doors in 1979, the pure-play probiotic specialist has developed a series of strains that have moved the field beyond its roots and into the emerging era of condition-specific ... Read More
1. What is your role at UAS Labs? I work as a Fermentation Technician. In this operational role, I am responsible for making media in small and large fermenters and monitoring the process of production from start to finish. I carry out tasks according to SOPs (Standard ... Read More
1. What is your role at UAS Labs? I am the Buildings & Facility Manager at our new fermentation facility. I manage and train our maintenance team and coordinate all repairs and preventative maintenance for our cGMP process equipment, utility systems and facilities. 2. ... Read More
The world has a serious obesity problem. From the Americas to Zimbabwe, a fast-rising proportion of people are classed as obese or overweight. People initially sought out diets to bring their waistlines under control but increasingly are shunning these methods in favor of ... Read More
1. What is your role at UAS Labs? Quality Manager for the Wausau location. I oversee the sanitation, quality assurance and quality control groups at our Wausau location. It is the responsibility of these teams to ensure we are producing a safe wholesome product that meets ... Read More
You’ve heard all about probiotics. Probiotics are the living bacteria in your gut that have been shown to provide a health benefit like supporting your immune system, aiding in digestive health, supporting a healthy metabolism and potentially a number of others. But what ... Read More
1. What is your role at UAS Labs? I am the Sourcing Specialist at UAS Labs. As the Product Management team and R&D receive a potential new project that contains a raw material or packaging component that we do not currently supply, it is my job to source the item from ... Read More
As you make your way to the probiotic aisle at the store or browse the internet for options, you begin to realize: there’s a lot out there! The Probiotic market is flooded with products and brands eager to capitalize on the benefits behind probiotics. So how do you ... Read More
1. What is your role at UAS Labs? As the Director of Finance, I’m responsible for the oversight of all the financial operations of the business. If it relates to money, there is a good chance I’m involved. 2. Where did you go to school and what did you study? I completed ... Read More
A probiotic supplement panel can be a little intimidating (to say the least). Where we’re used to seeing calories, protein, fats and vitamins, we now see a list of scientific-sounding bacteria that doesn’t seem worth reading - until now. In this article, we’ll go over ... Read More
Probiotics are typically associated with their ability to support two primary health areas: the digestive and immune systems. However, waves of research studies are suggesting that the influence of probiotics extends far beyond the gut. One such area of research is the ... Read More
1. What is your role at UAS Labs? Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager I am in charge of implementing safety programs and policies at both the Madison and Wausau locations. I provide the training and tools for employees to perform their jobs safely. My goal is to ... Read More
1. What is your role at UAS Labs? I am the Quality Assurance Supervisor at our Wausau location. On a day-to-day basis this means that I supervise our QA team, which is responsible for creating and reviewing production records, document revisions and control, managing ... Read More
The potential for probiotics is luring companies unprepared for production The probiotics industry is exploding! Within the dietary supplements category, probiotics are expected to see over 280% growth in a span of 15 years. This growth is a result of two factors: ... Read More
Probiotics are the fastest growing segment in the supplement industry and are connected to a plethora of health benefits, but what are they and what do they actually do? In this article, we’ll answer that question along with why they’re so important. What are ... Read More
Producing high-quality probiotics is technically challenging. From fermentation to finished product, every step must be carefully controlled to maintain viability and ultimately, deliver a health benefit to the consumer. UAS Labs fully understands these production challenges ... Read More
(pictured left) 1. What is your role at UAS Labs? I am a Quality Control Analyst at UAS Labs. My responsibilities include ensuring the quality of the products throughout production, use of microbiological methods to ensure our product is free of any foodborne pathogens or ... Read More
