Technology Research Analyst jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

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To innovate intuitive, responsive products to make environmental professionals' work lives easier.

ERIS has been providing critical risk and historical information on properties in Canada since 1999. In late 2013, ERIS launched in the United States, as the first and only company to provide environmental risk information for both countries. ERIS delivers accurate, comprehensive and innovative on-demand database research services quickly and with a service-first attitude.

Position Overview:

ERIS has an immediate opportunity for a Research Analyst conducting site history research in the United States, a preference is for those located in Fort Wayne, Indiana or Austin, Texas, but not a requirement. This individual will be responsible for conducting research of city, business, and specialty directories to produce historical abstract reports on the prior use(s) of commercial, industrial, and residential properties. Research is performed using the various directories, catalogs, and resources that are available with remote access. Research Analysts are instrumental to the growth of ERIS. Your job is to identify the history of a location in space using all the tools available to you and our clients depend on your expertise.

Schedule: Flexible hours Monday-Sunday.

The successful applicant will join our Operations Team. This position is a full-time position starting immediately, working 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Generate custom reports utilizing search parameters (criteria) established by the client.
• Work with the US City Directory (CD) research team to ensure reports have both robust and accurate content.
• Establish routine communications with management to provide real-time updates on workflow.
• Proactively manage a docket of client orders to maintain consistent productivity and balance of turn-around time (TAT).
• Identify and communicate potential search parameter challenges to ensure end-user satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate notes and documents to improve the research process.
• Time management through proper and consistent steps (order/research directories, generating reports).

• The ability to integrate and coordinate various activities within the reference libraries as required.
• Assisting with other data-related tasks as required.
• Work independently with minimal supervision by management.

What We Offer:

• A culture based on caring, ownership, accountability, and integrity. Our teams are agile, collaborative, innovative, and continually strive for excellence.
• We encourage a healthy work-life balance in a fast-paced expanding company.
• We treat others with respect and fairness and strive for clear and open communication at all levels.
• We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workplace that others envy.
• We offer a competitive salary, extended health benefits, and flexible workplaces and schedules.

If this sounds like the perfect fit, please include a thoughtful cover letter with your application and answer all the questions.

ERIS is committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. We are an equal opportunity employer; we welcome all applications to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our team and communities. Should you need accommodation at any point in the process, please advise us at: hr@erisinfo.com.

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be notified. No phone calls please.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University (in Library Sciences, Geography, Genealogy, History, or Journalism preferred).
• Experience and knowledge of Windows OS and MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Spatial aptitude is an important asset.
• The following qualities – flexibility, adaptability, deadline-driven, intelligence, curiosity, coach-ability, and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to multitask.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A goal-oriented work ethic, committed to meeting/exceeding objectives and goals, individually and as part of a team.
• Experience and knowledge of Windows OS and MS Office (Word, Excel).