Field Client Services Assistant - Columbus
L&E Research connects clients with consumers, medical professionals, business professionals, and more – for virtually any market research project. We make efficient and accurate connections through the ongoing development of L&E’s software and technology solutions. Since 1984, L&E Research has recruited participants for qualitative research in healthcare, consumer, B2B, and product innovation.
About the role
As our Field CSA, you're the on-the-ground point of contact for clients, respondents, and project teams, keeping sessions running smoothly from setup through wrap-up, in our facility and off site. Your schedule, locations, and hours shift week to week with the field calendar.
Responsibilities
- Prep research locations daily: cleanliness, shelf setup, and materials.
- Support sessions with client needs, tally sheets, counts, documentation, and cleanup.
- Help build each project's Day of Needs, keep the project workbook current, and complete the Nightly Report.
- Step in as Assistant Manager when the CSM is out (as capacity permits).
- Onboard, mentor, and develop new CSRs and contract workers.
- Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and oversee shipping.
- Manage inventory, stock Intercept kits, and make supply runs in your own vehicle (mileage reimbursed).
- Cover reception, route calls, and help keep guests and the space safe.
Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication and organization skills.
- Comfort with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams), Outlook, OneDrive, Google Suite, and simple accounting, plus an eagerness to learn new tools, including AI.
- Full-time availability with a flexible schedule, plus a valid driver's license, insurance, and transportation (exceptions may apply by location), and willingness to travel off site for Intercept projects.
- Ability to stand for long periods on hard floors and lift up to 25 pounds (reasonable accommodation available on request).
- Completion of required IT and security training and adherence to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 20252 standards.
Qualifications
- Market research industry knowledge (nice-to-have).
- Supervisory or mentorship experience in client services, retail, or hospitality, including leading small teams or shifts (nice-to-have).
Skills
- Fast on your feet; thrive at a fast pace, on site or virtually.
- Self-starter and team player; work well independently and with others.
- Act with integrity; hold yourself and others to L&E's values.
Pay
The pay range for this role is $16 - $18 USD per hour (Columbus).
Schedule
Full-time availability with a flexible schedule; schedule, locations, and hours shift week to week with the field calendar.