Research & Development

Ascend Staffing•Spanish Fork, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research & Development Lab Assistant supports a dietary supplement manufacturer's product development and laboratory operations. The role involves preparing powders and liquids for product formulations, assisting with testing and product trials, maintaining accurate records, and keeping equipment and workspaces organized and clean. The position is based in Payson, Utah, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It is temp-to-hire, with an immediate opening and an anticipated start date of ASAP. Compensation is $20.00–$22.00 per hour. The employer's client is an established dietary supplement manufacturer with more than 25 years of industry experience, producing powders, liquids, capsules, and other wellness products. The company emphasizes product quality, innovation, and manufacturing excellence, with research, product development, manufacturing, and quality teams working collaboratively. The position offers hands-on laboratory experience and an opportunity to develop technical skills in laboratory operations, product development, and supplement manufacturing.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Excellent computer skills, including the ability to enter, manage, and organize data accurately.
Strong basic math skills and confidence working with numbers, measurements, and calculations.
Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Ability to accurately measure and mix powders and liquids in a laboratory setting.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with a team.
Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Dependability and availability to work the assigned Monday–Friday schedule.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a laboratory, research and development, manufacturing, or quality control environment.
Experience with ingredient weighing, mixing, blending, or product formulation.
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, data entry, or laboratory documentation.
Experience in dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, food production, or related manufacturing industries.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or standard laboratory safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Assist the Research and Development team with mixing, blending, and preparing powders and liquids for product formulations.
Measure, weigh, and calculate ingredient quantities according to established instructions and formulas.
Support laboratory testing, product trials, and sample preparation for new and existing products.
Maintain organized and accurate laboratory records, formulation data, and documentation using computer software.
Follow laboratory procedures, safety guidelines, and quality control standards.
Keep laboratory equipment, materials, and workspaces clean, organized, and ready for use.
Track ingredients, samples, and supplies to support daily laboratory operations.
Collaborate with team members to complete research and development projects accurately and on schedule.