Temporary Research & Development Lab Assistant in Park City, Utah at Kodiak Cakes

Job Type: Part-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt) - Temporary – 16 hours/week for 5-months - $19- $20/hr

Job Location: Kodiak HQ: Park City, Utah

Schedule: Wednesday and Thursday In-Office: 8:30am - 5:30pm / lunch break 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Individual base salary for this role ultimately will depend on numerous factors, including but not limited to experience, job-related skills, relevant education or training, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate could fall anywhere within the stated range.

We are seeking TWO Temporary Research & Development Lab Assistants to provide part-time support to Kodiak’s R&D team through hands-on lab work, formula scale-up, product preparation, cleaning, organization, and general lab operations. This role supports the execution of R&D projects by helping prepare, pack out, and clean up product while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient lab environment.

What will this position do?

• Support day-to-day R&D lab activities, including preparing ingredients, materials, and equipment for product testing and formula work.
• Assist with scaling-up formulas according to direction from the R&D team, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Help prepare, pack out, label, organize, and store product samples for testing, evaluation, or cross-functional use.
• Wash dishes, utensils, equipment, and lab tools, and help maintain a clean, safe, and organized lab environment.
• Support zero waste efforts by helping sort, organize, and dispose of materials according to lab and company procedures.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and lab procedures when handling ingredients, products, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with ingredient organization, inventory support, and general lab housekeeping as needed.
• Perform other temporary lab support duties as assigned.

What else do I need to know? 

 This role is based in our headquarters near the ski slopes and mountain trails of Park City, Utah. This part-time, temporary role offers the following benefits:
Mental Health Therapy Benefit & the Calm app

• Mental Health Therapy Benefit & the Calm app
• A company fleet of snowboards and other equipment
• Free Kodiak Product
• Casual dress code