Company Overview
Unicity was founded with a bold mission to make healthy living a reality in an on-the-go world. Unicity’s business model is person to person sales which has given a personal touch to our sales and growth. This position would be located in Provo, UT.
Unicity is dedicated to developing innovative, science-based products and programs that promote metabolic health and improve the quality of life for people everywhere. For over 30 years, Unicity has been dedicated to developing high-quality products that contain the vital nutrients your body needs. With the proper process, cutting-edge technology, and a mission to Make Life Better, Unicity is paving the way for a better tomorrow.
Summary/Objective:
The R&D intern will be responsible for assisting with R&D laboratory ingredients inventory and tracking, assisting with sample creation, tasting studies, conducting ingredients and products research as assigned, and assisting other members of the Research and Development team.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Product Development team in maintaining the laboratory
• Help to maintain the physical laboratory ingredients as well as the on-line database
• Ensure available ingredients are within expiration and restock expiring ingredients
• Replenish lab supplies as needed
• Help to maintain a clean lab
• Assist the Product Development team in creation, taste testing and analyzing materials
• Prepare lab samples
• Conduct and document taste testing projects for both new products and for material equivalency projects
• Record work in a laboratory notebook
• Assist in the Product Development team in Research and Information gathering
• Assist Formulators with ingredient research
• Gathering documents for R&D scientists
• Conduct ingredient literature searches and generate scientific reports together with full scientific articles in electronic form
• Research market and/or ingredient product trends using company resources and keep a full record of them
• Present research to small groups as assigned.

Competencies:

• Ability to understand technical materials
• High level reading and writing
• Able to learn and adapt quickly
• Communicate technical observations and details orally and in writing
• Excellent self/time-management abilities
• Sense of ownership of assigned projects/duties
• High attention to details
• Confident, clear communication via email, instant messaging, phone, video conferencing, and in-person
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Ability to understand formulas, Excel spreadsheets and math calculations
• Positive attitude and optimism with collaborative behavior
• Flexibility with projects assigned

Work Environment:
The work environment for this job is a professional office and laboratory. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and printers.
Laboratory work routinely involves the use of balances, glassware, sinks, dishwashers, pH strips, sample sealers and various instruments to measure materials.
Adhere to safety guidelines and protocols in the laboratory. Ensure that all activities are conducted in compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
Physical demands:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time, up to 30 hours/week
• Turn the schedule in for approval to ensure workload is taken care of and well distributed
• Primary work location is Unicity Provo Utah offices

Travel Required:

• No

Required Education & Experience:

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED with good grades in science/math classes
• Intermediate/advanced computer skills (Gmail, Google Drive, Excel, data entry)
• Education or experience working in related scientific field: Food science, biology, biochemistry, health and wellness, botany, chemistry, etc.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Junior/Senior in 4-year degree program preferred
• Writing scientific research papers or essays

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• US citizenship or legally able to work in the United States

• Assist the Product Development team in maintaining the laboratory
• Help to maintain the physical laboratory ingredients as well as the on-line database
• Ensure available ingredients are within expiration and restock expiring ingredients
• Replenish lab supplies as needed
• Help to maintain a clean lab
• Assist the Product Development team in creation, taste testing and analyzing materials
• Prepare lab samples
• Conduct and document taste testing projects for both new products and for material equivalency projects
• Record work in a laboratory notebook
• Assist in the Product Development team in Research and Information gathering
• Assist Formulators with ingredient research
• Gathering documents for R&D scientists
• Conduct ingredient literature searches and generate scientific reports together with full scientific articles in electronic form
• Research market and/or ingredient product trends using company resources and keep a full record of them
• Present research to small groups as assigned