Research Specialist,Boca Raton (temp-to-hire Job Boca Raton area,Florida USA,Research/Development

Position: Research Specialist, Boca Raton (temp-to-hire)

Research Specialist

SGC is looking to add a Research Specialist to their team! Our Research Specialists physically review, identify, and classify sports and non-sports cards into the SGC specification database. You'll report to the Research Supervisor and work out of our Boca Raton, FL office.

What You'll Do:

Identify sports cards and associated varieties (baseball, football, and all other major sports card releases)

Identify non-sports cards (vintage cards such as R145 Gum, Inc. Superman to Wacky Packs to modern releases like Pokémon and Yu-gi-oh)

Research by means of trade magazines, books and internet

Communicate effectively with other divisions

Communicate with manufacturers such as Topps, Upper Deck & Panini

Communicate with customer service

Who You Are:

Firsthand knowledge of trading cards and other sports collectibles
Strong research and cataloging skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective problem-solving skills
Strong computer and typing skills
Knowledge of Google Suite tools including:
Google Sheets, Gmail, Google Drive

Hourly Rate:
The reasonable estimated hourly rate for this position is $17. Actual compensation varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, prior experience and skill set.

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