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Join WPS as a full-time Research Assistant in Torrance, CA, where you will support large-scale research projects related to educational and psychological assessments in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Responsibilities: Perform data entry, coding, and collection, maintain spreadsheets, communicate with data collectors, and assist in manuscript preparation and report writing.

Skills: Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, data analytics programs (like SPSS, R), and excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field, with past research experience preferred; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Location: Torrance, CA with preference for local candidates; no noted travel required.

Compensation: $27 - $29 / Hourly

Research Assistant 

About WPS…

WPS offers the excitement, opportunity, energy, agility, and collaborative spirit of a startup within a stable, family-owned company that’s been around (and thriving) for over 70 years. We publish educational and psychological assessments that allow helping professionals to accurately screen, diagnose, and treat people in need. A great opportunity to grow your research skills and feel good about what you do at work!

This is a full-time position in L.A.’s breezy South Bay, and local candidates are preferred. WPS offers a competitive salary (DOE) and benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, 401(k), and retirement plan. We work hard and take care of business, while mindful of the value of work–life balance. On-site car wash, weekly meditation, exercise boot camp, a lunch lottery, mentorship program and quarterly cultural outings are a few of the reasons why working here is awesome!

We encourage optimism, collaboration, and growth, as well as “building relationships that last.” We’re looking to build such a relationship with the right individual.

Research Assistant (Full-Time) Job Description

• As a Research Assistant (RA), you will work closely with our Research Manager, Director of Research Operations, Project Directors (PhD level psychologists), and our team of RAs to provide assistance with large-scale research projects to support publication of clinical assessments. The majority of our assessments are used by clinicians in the fields of school psychology, occupational therapy, and speech pathology. Qualified candidates will bring strong computer skills (Microsoft Office experience required and experience with data analytic programs preferred (e.g., SPSS, R), stellar attention to detail, and strong interpersonal and written and verbal skills.
• This role is well suited to recent psychology or liberal arts/science graduates seeking research experience in a business setting. Past RAs have gone on to graduate school in fields ranging from psychology to law to data science.
• Primary job functions:

1. Data Entry (transferring data from paper formats into electronic databases, such as Excel)
2. Data Coding (categorizing responses from participants based on pre-determined codes)
3. Creating and updating forms on various online platforms (e.g. SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics)
4. Data collection activities

• Preparing data collection documents
• Creating and maintaining spreadsheets to track incoming data and data collection progress from multiple data collectors nationwide
• Regularly communicating and troubleshooting with and answering questions for data collectors 

1. Basic data processing and quality checks

• Exporting and cleaning data
• Summary report writing
• Producing narrative and basic descriptive analyses to summarize customer learning experiences

1. Manuscript preparation

• Knowledge of APA style formatting a plus
• Administrative duties as needed
• Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field required
2. Excellent skills with organization, prioritization and time management, attention to detail, collaboration, and multi-tasking
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills, professional presence, teamwork, and outstanding interpersonal skills
4. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly experience with Excel is required
5. Experience with data analytic programs preferred (e.g., SPSS, R)
6. Experience with survey platforms preferred (e.g., Survey Monkey, Qualtrics)
7. Team player with a positive attitude

• Past research experience is highly desired
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

www.wpspublish.com 

WPS is an equal-opportunity employer.