Research Intern

Description

Vector Solutions is the leader in providing industry-focused SaaS solutions that connect content and technology. Vector’s unique product set aims at training and learning management, continuing education (CE), compliance, workforce scheduling, safety management, and more.

Our mission is to empower everyday heroes in the public, educational and commercial sectors to make safer, smarter, and better decisions.

Vector Solutions is searching for a responsible, organized, and relationship-oriented person that is seeking a part-time, paid research internship position that allows them to grow professionally as well as contribute to our team goals and organizational mission. This individual will be asked to: process, organize, manage, analyze, and explain data; assist with the development of existing and new customer deliverables; engage in all stages of the research process; and work as a positive, proactive, and collaborative teammate. This position begins in early 2025, and the Research Intern will report to Vector Solutions’ Education Sector Research Lead.    

What You'll Do:

• Create programming solutions (use of R, Python, or other programming languages) in order to make certain data analyses more efficient 
• Collaborate with and support the Research Lead on various types of quantitative data analyses for teammates as well as external partners and customers 
• Contribute to quality assurance processes for various customer deliverables (e.g., research reports, visualizations of data)  
• Contribute to publications related to research projects (e.g., white papers, submissions for academic publication) 
• Communicate positively, professionally, and promptly with Research Lead and other Vector team members, as needed 
• Keep records (i.e., notes) of all meetings and progress on projects 
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners regularly in order to achieve team goals   

Requirements

• Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, or a social science field (e.g., psychology) with a quantitative research focus 
• Strongly Preferred: Master’s degree in data science, statistics, or a social science field (e.g., psychology) with a quantitative research focus or significant research and data analysis experience gained either during the undergraduate experience or since graduation   
• Skills Required: Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, Excel, Teams) and experience with data management and analysis using SPSS and/or other statistical analysis packages 
• Strongly Preferred: Experience with R and/or Python (or other programming languages)  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Please be prepared to provide an example demonstrating writing ability 
• Collaborative mindset while also demonstrating an ability to work alone to accomplish projects in a timely manner 
• Energetic and eager to learn and tackle new projects; a problem-solving mentality 

What You Can Expect (benefits, tuition, 401k, PTO are FT only) 

• Friendly, open, and casual work environment 
• Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month after hire 
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan 
• Healthy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements and generous time off 
• Generous referral incentive program 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program  
• Pet Insurance 
• OnePass Gym/Wellness Discount Program 
• Calm Health-Employee Membership 
• Company social events 
• Employee Resource Groups  
• Philanthropic opportunities 

What We Value: 

• Teamwork - Above all, we’re a team. We give and value feedback. We support each other, respect each other and work together to accomplish our common goals and serve our customers. Once we make decisions, we align behind them as a team. 
• Customers First - Our customers’ success is our success. They are why we are here. We work to earn the trust of our customers and always deliver on our commitments. 
• Make a Difference - It’s not a job, it’s a calling. We have passion for our mission, for our customers, for our work, and for sharing a fulfilling experience with our fellow team members. 
• Inclusiveness - Uniqueness is powerful. Diversity, equity and inclusion guide how we build our teams and cultivate our leaders, creating a company that promotes a variety of perspectives and crucial conversations, leading to better outcomes. 
• Act Now -We act with urgency. The best time to get something important done is now. We don’t wait and let perfection be the enemy of good. 
• Curiosity - We love a good challenge. We’re scrappy, we stretch ourselves to be the best, ask questions, learn from our mistakes, and are dedicated to continually improving and growing. 
• Ownership - We own the outcome and don’t pass the buck. The score matters. We hold ourselves and each other accountable. We treat company resources like they are our own. 

Vector Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, (including gender identity), sexual orientation, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a protected veteran.