RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - (US-CA-Monterey - 93944)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: L:105961392
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Serving students, families, teachers, and educational leaders, CTB/McGraw-Hill is the leading provider of full-service educational assessment and reporting products for PreK-12, adult education, and statewide testing programs. CTB's comprehensive range of formative and summative assessments, reporting tools, instructional programs, software, and services are built upon a tradition of research, innovation, and technical quality that benefit learners of all ages.    We currently have an outstanding opportunity for a RESEARCH ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST to be based at our office in Monterey, CA.      You will be responsible for providing basic technical and research support to Research Scientists on assigned projects.    Here's what you will get to do: Overall support for scientists providing basic technical and research assistance. Plan and perform QA checks on research deliverables and IA results. Support preparation of technical reports. Apply working knowledge of Company's software. Understand and implement basic statistical procedures in data analysis. Update project specifications. Assist scientists in research publication and presentation work. Understand big picture of work purpose and processes. May take part in managing multiple projects. Document all work according to departmental procedures. Maintain a focus on digital technology incorporating into daily activities.   Here is what YOU will need to be successful: Bachelor's degree preferably in a quantitative field Proficient with MS Office products, Adobe Acrobat, Internet, Outlook.  Basic proficiency in data analysis and programming skills (SAS preferred) Basic proficiency in understanding Procedures in Data Analysis Knowledge Apply basic statistics Strong communication skills and able to work effectively in a team setting Technical writing required at a basic level Ability to solve complex conceptual problems implementing problem solutions proactively Analytical skills preferred Additional information about CTB/McGraw-Hill is available at www.ctb.com .   McGraw-Hill Education - Where the World Learns to Succeed