Ownership-Driven Research Assistant (Rockville)

Filrsafekeep; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Square, headquartered in Rockville, MD, is seeking a Research Assistant to own end-to-end processes, own outcomes, and receive credit for the results. The role emphasizes independence with collaboration and offers mentorship, a benefits suite, and growth opportunities in critical thinking toward senior levels.

The position provides a structured path to impact business objectives from a Rockville base, with a strong emphasis on accountability, quality outputs, and continual process improvement.

Qualifications

• Ownership mindset with scalable impact
• Critical thinking and independent judgment
• Curiosity beyond current role
• Track record under deadline pressure
• Delegation judgment when textbook answers fail
• Comfort defending recommendations
• Keen eye for output quality and consistency

Responsibilities

• Make timely decisions when data points point in two directions
• Contribute to process improvements that boost efficiency and reduce waste
• Balance independent work with team collaboration
• Own follow-through after meetings and decisions
• Track metrics and report weekly to manager
• Deliver transparent results aligned with business objectives
• Identify patterns in feedback from Rockville before it escalates

Job description

Square, headquartered in Rockville, MD, is seeking a Research Assistant to own end-to-end processes, own outcomes, and receive credit for the results. The role emphasizes independence with collaboration and offers mentorship, a benefits suite, and growth opportunities in critical thinking toward senior levels.

The position provides a structured path to impact business objectives from a Rockville base, with a strong emphasis on accountability, quality outputs, and continual process improvement.