Total 22 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Charleston, South Carolina

Our mission and where you fit in

At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious bunch of people on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Since our inception in 2014, we've had some pretty impressive growth (100% YoY), reached unicorn status in 2022, and now serve 300,000 businesses globally, with 2 million+ users on the platform. We have no plans to slow down. 

There’s never been a more exciting time to join one of the fastest-growing SaaS unicorns, so let’s see if we could be a match!

What might your days look like:

As our UX Research Lead, you will play a pivotal role in democratising research practices across the organisation, making user insights accessible and actionable for all teams.

By leading a talented UX research team and partnering closely with Product and UX, you will help drive user-centric innovation and ensure that research is integrated into every stage of product development. Your leadership will inspire cross-functional collaboration, foster a culture of learning, and champion research excellence, all while shaping our product strategy and supporting company OKRs.

As our UX Research Lead, you’ll:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of UX researchers, nurturing a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture where research is seen as a shared responsibility across the organization.
• Conduct and oversee diverse research projects, employing a balanced approach that combines rapid, lean methods with deep, high-quality insights that influence product decisions and strategy.
• Scale and optimise research operations, ensuring research processes and tools are efficient, effective, and aligned with best practices. Promote the use of user insights throughout the product lifecycle to drive actionable change.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships, working closely with Product Management, General Managers, and the Executive Leadership Team to ensure research efforts are aligned with broader business goals and OKRs.
• Champion research excellence and advocacy, ensuring the highest quality research practices and insights are accessible to all teams. Create clear pathways for disseminating research findings across the company to inform decision-making.
• Democratise user research by coaching and empowering other teams across the organisation to adopt user research methods, tools, and best practices. Ensure all stakeholders have the knowledge and resources to conduct their own research and make user-centered decisions.
• Influence long-term goals and objectives, helping to shape a user-centric culture and ensure research is woven into the fabric of our product development process from start to finish.

What will you bring 

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring UX research teams.
• Strong background in conducting a variety of research projects, including problem validation and strategic research.
• Ability to foster an open, collaborative, and trusting team culture.
• Skilled in setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and supporting professional growth.
• Experience in scaling and optimising research operations, with knowledge of best practices.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with cross-functional teams and ability to advocate for research practices.
• Deep understanding of diverse research methods and tools, with proficiency in defining research budgets and reporting on metrics.

Experience is important, but for us the biggest measure of success is people who can live and breathe our values. Show us what you can bring to the table, and we’ll empower you to let your talents shine.

The EH Way

The EH Way is how we describe our culture at Employment Hero and how we all operate. It is our DNA. You can read all about it on our careers page: https://employmenthero.com/careers/ 

In short, you’ll love working with us if:

• Revolutionising employment gets your heart racing.
• You thrive on the flexibility (and responsibility) of a remote-first business.
• Our values align, and shape how you show up every day.
• You love the dynamic pace of a startup, are driven by innovation, and enjoy working with other smart people.

Plus, you’ll get to enjoy a number of great perks, including: 

• A generous budget for your home office.
• Cutting-edge tools and technology.
• Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded.
• Cashback offers and discounts on popular brands through our Swag app.
• Employee Share Option Program: be an owner of Employment Hero.
• Annual Global Gathering - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam and Bali and are excited to meet in Dubai in September 2025.

Are we a match? 

Think we're the right match for you? Fantastic! Click 'Apply' and our talent team will reach out with the next steps.

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Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

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Research Intern for  a Leading Australian Funding Solutions Provider

About the Company:

• Our client is dedicated to fueling the growth of Australian businesses by helping them secure grants, awards, and traineeships.
• Trusted by businesses across various industries, our client specialises in identifying opportunities and challenges that can unlock funding and recognition.
• They provide end-to-end management, from identifying opportunities and crafting tailored strategies to handling applications and delivering measurable results.

About the Role:

This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in grant research, proposal development, and project coordination. You’ll work closely with the team to identify funding opportunities, manage application processes, and support clients in achieving their business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Grant and Awards Research: Identify and track funding and business award opportunities suitable for various industries.
• Proposal Development: Assist in creating tailored grant proposals in collaboration with the account management team.
• Application Management: Monitor application statuses, report outcomes, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
• Traineeship Coordination: Work with external providers to organise traineeship programs and complete related administrative tasks.
• Calendar Management: Maintain a centralised schedule of opportunities and ensure timely updates for stakeholders.
• Reporting and Admin Support: Prepare reports on grant activities and support the team with general administrative tasks.

More Info:

• Location: North Sydney
• Type: Part-time internship of at least 3 days per week
• Duration: 6 months
• Work Arrangement: Office-based
• Start Date: mid January 2025
• Allowance: monthly allowance will be provided to support some expenses during internship

• Currently studying or recently graduated in Business, or a related field.
• Finance or Economics background is preferred. 
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with grants or funding processes is a plus.
• Enthusiastic and proactive, with a passion for helping businesses grow.

• Performs analyses and develops reports on biomedical, scientific, and health policy issues.
• Performs quantitative and qualitative data analysis as well as literature reviews and prepares reports for presentation to leadership, professional and scientific organizations, and journals.
• Maintains awareness of scientific advances and legislative developments regarding the national health status and issues having implications for current and planned health research and research training programs.
• Prepares background materials for senior staff that capture the current state of knowledge in scientific and policy-areas, and provides staff support for special science policy, research program planning, or evaluation.

• Conceives, plans, coordinates, conducts, and publishes results of research within the assigned project under the broad area of food safety in vegetable production in CEA and open fields.
• Designs and implements detection systems and strategies to effectively combat and or mitigate potential food borne microbes during vegetable crop production and processing in CEA and open fields
• Works independently and cooperatively with scientists from other disciplines including horticulture, genetics, plant pathology, entomology, agricultural engineering, food quality, and molecular biology
• Develops research efforts with cooperators in the public and private sectors.

• Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, and tests electrical circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls and equipment in compliance with the National Electric Code.
• Repairs and maintains the air conditioning systems in office, laboratory and greenhouse buildings.
• Performs preventative and scheduled maintenance on plant systems and equipment including boiler feed pumps, fuel oil pumps, air compressors, generators, boiler fixtures, and combustion fans.
• Prepares and paints interior and exterior building surfaces to include walls, doors, and trim determining correct paints, stains, sealants, etc.
• Monitors and tests the operation of power boiler systems in order to identify malfunctions and potential problems with equipment such as automatic controls, valves, piping, pumps, and related components.
• Performs welding on pipe, structural materials, equipment and machinery with both oxy- acetylene gas and arc welding equipment.
• Performs carpentry tasks in the maintenance of the facilities such as erection of structures, or modifies existing structures. Installs cabinets, locks, door closures, and makes adjustments for proper swing.
• Engages in complete initial installation of changeover of electrical lighting systems, circuits, and essential wiring, including all types of switches, multi-breakers, and panels.
• Directs and evaluates contractor performance of adjustments, replacement and repairs to governors, regulators, switches, fuel cutoff devices, burners, fuel feed and flame safeguard controls, steam gland seals, bearings, and drive gears.
• Develops specifications, sketches, list of materials, and estimates of costs for construction projects, modifications of facilities and equipment.

• Keep restrooms in clean, orderly and sanitary condition.
• Keep a stock of cleaning materials and equipment needed to do the work.
• Wash and replace blinds, and wash ceiling fixtures and room partitions, using ladders and scaffolds.
• Clean, disinfect and deodorize lavatories, urinals and toilet bowls.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for National Parks of Eastern North Carolina is March through September but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March 23, 2024.

Pay Rate by Location:

Buxton, North Carolina: $40,132 per year.
Nags Head, North Carolina: $40,132 per year.
Ocracoke, North Carolina: $39,576 per year.

Major Duties:

Assists in conducting wildlife censuses and surveys and assembles basic information on wildlife
populations such as habitat use, sex, age structure, seasonal movement, and harvest characteristics.

Collects data on condition of forage, range, or streams; and makes preliminary determinations on the
cause of problems noted, e.g., drought, overpopulations, toxins. Seeks assistance for situations not
covered by instructions or guidelines.

Assists in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines on such issues as recreational use
or hunting limits by collecting and compiling the specified data.

Uses standard statistical methods and procedures in performing routine and recurring testing of the field
data collected, and applies these findings in assisting with the preparation of reports relating to field
activities.

Enters and retrieves data from Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or other information
management systems. Prepares graphs, charts and illustrations for reports and technical publications
using computer software.

Monitors and assists in control of wildlife. Participates in the capture of wildlife, applies visual and radio
tags, and gathers physiological and spatial data on wildlife.

Utilizes databases to enter and organize collected field data and uses standard statistical methods in the
preparation of draft reports; enters and retrieves data from a geographic information system (GIS) and
other information management systems; uses a variety of computer software programs to prepare
graphs, charts and illustrations for reports and technical publications.

Recommends modifications to field activity procedures to accomplish project objectives; and prepares
draft reports and correspondence relating to field activities and results.

Provides logistical support and area orientation for contract or cooperating scientists; and provides
technical information to cooperators regarding past and ongoing field activities in their specialty area.

Provides advice, assistance, and training to lower graded technicians, volunteers, and/or YCC enrollees
in gathering field data, including proper and safe handling of equipment and tools and operation of
motorized vehicles.

Interacts with visitors, the general public and attends and participates in meetings with landowners,
interest groups and local units of government.

Adheres to established control/quality assurance protocols and safety procedures.

AREA INFORMATION:

The Outer Banks are comprised of several beach destination towns including Manteo, Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Buxton, and Ocracoke. The beaches and Albemarle and Pamlico sounds provide exceptional recreational opportunities such as fishing, surfing, boating, and many other watersports. There are highly rated elementary, middle, and high schools and numerous extracurricular activities available for children. The Outer Banks has modern conveniences such as grocery stores, retail shopping, banks, a hospital, and many restaurants. The cost of living on the Outer Banks is somewhat expensive as compared to other eastern North Carolina communities. The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce (www.outerbankschamber.com) and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau (www.outerbanks.org) websites can provide additional community information.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore (www.nps.gov/caha): Cape Hatteras National Seashore was designated as the first National Seashore in the Park Service.