Research Assistant - Automotive

Responsibilities:

• Utilize industry resources to predict future trends from 3rd party safety rating organizations

o   Latin NCAP, US-NCAP, IIHS, etc

• Continuous monitoring, summarizing, and reporting of industry safety trends
• Technical Safety Data Maintenance

o   Maintain official external safety test schedules

o   Develop/Maintain Test Result Databases

• ·       IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

o   Populate test results and final ratings

o   Co-work with sales teams and their marketing agencies in correct usage of safety award advertisements

o   Maintain award status and trophy inventory

• Administrative Support

o   Team activity, project, and travel calendar maintenance

o   Vendor communication

o   Project status tracking

o   Budget Support Tasks
- Monitor / Analyze budget status
- Purchase process support (RFQ, Purchase Request, Invoice submission)

Other Responsibilities:

o   Summarize & report research from 3rd party safety organizations and competitor

o   Summarize & report future test protocols / requirement

o   Safety research meeting minutes creation

o   General administrative support for department as needed

• Work collaboratively with cross functional teams (internal and external organizations)
• Maintain short term/long term schedules & budgets
• Travel up to 5% maximum

Requirements

Experience and Skills

• 1 to 3-year experience in similar field
• Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, and summarize complex technical information into easy to understand report
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing business requirements
• Knowledge of Automotive Industry (safety related topics)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity, and ethical behavior
• VBA/Macro, Coding experience and familiarity a plus

Minimum Requirements:

• Familiar with using databases and other research resources
• Proficient in database development
• Proficient time management and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
• Excellent Communication Skills (oral and written)
• Strong Analytical and reporting skills
• Proficient skills in MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)