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Penn State University · 3 months ago

Part Time Project Researcher

United States

Full-time, Part-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time Project Researcher for their Center for Supply Chain Research. The role involves collecting and processing supply chain data, analyzing trends, and presenting findings to support business intelligence and research efforts.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Seek out, collect structured and unstructured data, cleanse, process, and organize supply chain datasets from various web sources, industry reports, industry organizations, public data sources (i.e. census, public intelligence) to support business intelligence and research

Cleanse and process data for accuracy and consistency, preparing it for analysis

Use analysis skills to identify trends, patterns, or insights and present findings for specific supply chain management industry phenomenon through reports and visualizations

Qualification

Supply chain managementData managementData analysisData visualizationReport presentationIndependent workAttention to detail

Required

Experience in supply chain management and terminology, specifically in the warehousing and logistics functions

Must be able to ensure high quality data collection, integrity, and readiness for analysis

Strong command and background in data management and experience working with varying sizes of data sets

Ability to analyze complex data sets and derive meaningful insights; includes quantitative and qualitative analysis and recommendations for further research and action

Meticulous in ensuring data accuracy and handling exceptions or anomalies in data

Capable to translate data into readable information and accessible formats (i.e. Excel spreadsheets, data sets)

Ability to develop data tables and visualizations (heat maps, charts, info graphics) to help illustrate findings

Capable of developing innovative solutions to overcome technical challenges encountered during data collection and information preparation

Ability to present findings in a professional report and presentation formats suitable for publication

Ability to work independently with little guidance and provide regular updates to project leadership and participate in regular virtual calls/meetings

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, and the National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (NSOR)

Successful completion of a credit history check will be required in addition to standard background checks

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties

A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks