We are looking for an energetic, positive individual to work as a Research Assistant in our Research & Development department at our company headquarters in San Luis Obispo. The Research Assistant will collect, manage, and analyze data, and report results for quality control analysis for multiple research projects across multiple locations. Come work with us as we support our company mission to teach students of all ages to read and comprehend to their potential!

This is a regular full-time position.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, manage, analyze, and report on data findings.
• Utilize company and industry quality control metrics.
• Assist in defining, tracking, and modeling key variables and metrics.
• Maintain records for the research and statistical library.
• Relay research findings to the Research & Development department leadership and selected company departments in the form of presentations and documentation.
• Interact positively and professionally with clients and staff to provide a safe and positive work environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent.
• 2+ years relevant experience.
• Familiarity with categorical data modeling and basic SAS querying.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple, and at times competing, priorities.
• Strong record-keeping and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Must pass pre-employment screening and clearances.
• Must sign Lindamood-Bell’s Confidentiality Agreement.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $22.

Benefits:

We believe in the importance of investing in our employees so every member of our Star Cast can succeed to their potential. We provide our eligible Star Cast members with traditional benefit packages, discounts, and additional perks. Eligibility for insurance benefits, discounts, and additional perks varies with employment level and location and may be subject to additional terms and conditions. Full-time employees are eligible for:

• Paid time off - 10 paid holidays (9 scheduled and 1 floating), vacation, sick, and closure hours.
• 100% employer-paid Disability and Life insurance policies.
• Optional group Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
• An optional Flexible Spending Account.
• Voluntary Life, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage for employees and/or dependents.
• 401(k) benefit participation for employees who meet certain eligibility criteria.
• Company-wide discounts on many services and products including Lindamood-Bell® Instruction, Apple products, cell phones, and auto rentals.
• A company-paid EAP for all employees and members of their household to help manage personal and work-related challenges through confidential third-party resources, counseling, and more.

For more information, we invite you to visit our website at LindamoodBell.com.

Lindamood-Bell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes follows applicable requirements regarding applicants with criminal histories.

Lindamood-Bell is committed to creating an inclusive hiring process and work environment. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities through an interactive process. Please contact the Lindamood-Bell HR Department at support.hr@lindamoodbell.com if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply to, screen for, or perform a position.

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Research Assistant, Research and Development, Administrative, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research

Required Skills

Required Experience

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Five plus years’ experience managing fresh food operations; preferably in an industry with seasonal relocation of operations. Familiar with vacuum tube and nitrogen cooling including current EPA requirements

• Knowledge of produce and inventory systems

• Ability to direct personnel and set up multiple types of schedules.

• Ability to lead and manage multiple locations operating simultaneously

• High level knowledge of Excel, Word and AS400

• Must have a valid Driver’s License

PHYSIC _ AL REQUIREMENTS:_

• Able to sit, stand, walk, climb, squat and stoop throughout the work week as needed

• Ability to use a phone, computer and office equipment and to sit for extended periods of time

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• May involve some repetitive motions

• May also engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling of cases and containers

• Ability to work in 32-36 degree environment for extended periods

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work beyond standard business hours/days, per business needs.

• Available on-call for night and weekend duties at any time, based on business requirements

• Ability to travel to other locations during various seasons is REQUIRED at a moment’s notice.