Process Improvement Researcher — Own Projects & Growth

Energy Innovation Corp; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

StartupEdge in Fremont, CA is seeking a Research Assistant focused on process improvement. You will own projects from inception to delivery and juggle client priorities while maintaining rigorous documentation and rapid responsiveness.

Candidates should bring at least 6 years of experience behind their own estimates, a practical, hands-on approach, and a StartupEdge mindset — scrappy today, scalable tomorrow. The role offers a strong salary range and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate the integrity to flag own mistakes first.
• Strong pattern recognition across diverse engagements.
• Hands-on general experience that withstands follow-up questions.
• At least 6 years of standing behind your own estimates.
• StartupEdge mindset: scrappy today, scalable tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned projects from kickoff through final delivery.
• Juggle client-focused priorities without dropping important tasks.
• Make data-driven, documented judgments without over-authorization.
• Translate fuzzy stakeholder asks into a crisp adaptability plan.
• Respond to internal and external requests promptly and professionally.
• Own the follow-through after the general meeting ends.
• Guard the StartupEdge customer experience through effective presentations.

Skills

Integrity

Pattern recognition

Hands-on experience

6+ years experience

StartupEdge mindset

Job description

StartupEdge in Fremont, CA is seeking a Research Assistant focused on process improvement. You will own projects from inception to delivery and juggle client priorities while maintaining rigorous documentation and rapid responsiveness.

Candidates should bring at least 6 years of experience behind their own estimates, a practical, hands-on approach, and a StartupEdge mindset — scrappy today, scalable tomorrow. The role offers a strong salary range and growth opportunities.