Research Assistant

Energy Innovation Corp; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Fridays for learning

Job summary

Growth Solutions in Tuscaloosa, AL is hiring a mid-level Research Assistant for a structured internship. Compensation ranges from $58,000 to $85,000 for the three-year partnership, with ownership of general work and shared growth opportunities.

The role emphasizes taking on responsibilities, delivering tangible improvements, and working in a collaborative team environment. It offers mentorship, a benefits package, and the freedom to grow on your terms in Tuscaloosa.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Self-direction that survives a quiet Slack channel.
• Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a tight-knit team.
• Comfort being accountable for a team-oriented outcome in an internship role.
• Hands-on general experience that holds up to follow-up questions.
• Comfort with the internship cadence of a Tuscaloosa-based operation.
• The discipline to finish the boring 20% that makes the rest matter.

Responsibilities

• Chase down the root cause instead of slapping on a patch.
• Contribute to process improvements that boost efficiency and reduce waste.
• Close the loop on every Tuscaloosa request you touch.
• Find the forward-thinking workaround when the official path is blocked.
• Read the room and adjust how you pitch Work-Life Balance to each audience.
• Resolve customer concerns with patience and a focus on outcomes.
• Drive measurable improvements within your area of responsibility.
• Keep mid-level expectations grounded in what the internship role can deliver.

Skills

Work authorization

Self-directed

Team collaboration

Accountability

Hands-on experience

Internship cadence

Perseverance

Job description

This mid-level Research Assistant position is ideal for someone ready to take on more responsibility and ownership. Growth Solutions frames it as a partnership — $58,000 - $85,000 for your 3 years, ownership of general work, and growth shared both ways.

Key Responsibilities

• Chase down the root cause instead of slapping on a patch
• Contribute to process improvements that boost efficiency and reduce waste
• Close the loop on every Tuscaloosa request you touch
• Find the forward-thinking workaround when the official path is blocked
• Read the room and adjust how you pitch Work-Life Balance to each audience
• Resolve customer concerns with patience and a focus on outcomes
• Drive measurable improvements within your area of responsibility
• Keep mid-level expectations grounded in what the internship role can deliver

What You'll Bring

• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Self-direction that survives a quiet Slack channel
• Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a tight-knit team
• Comfort being accountable for a team-oriented outcome in an internship role
• Hands-on general experience that holds up to follow-up questions
• Comfort with the internship cadence of a Tuscaloosa-based operation
• The discipline to finish the boring 20% that makes the rest matter

With roots in Tuscaloosa, AL and a high-trust outlook, Growth Solutions delivers software that scales with our customers. We protect Fridays for learning, so spend them chasing Work-Life Balance or Public Speaking, your call.

You bring the Delegation; we bring $58,000 - $85,000, a mentor, a benefits package, and the freedom to grow on your terms in Tuscaloosa.

The Growth Solutions team is expanding in Tuscaloosa, AL this quarter, and this seat is part of that growth.