Reporting Line

Laboratory Operations Manager dotted line to Research and Development Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading research efforts, working closely with teams of scientists, and other professionals to achieve research goals. The Research and Development Specialist will be expected to have an excellent knowledge of our organization’s products or services and a strong understanding of our customers’ needs and be responsible for ensuring that the organization meets regulatory requirements for conducting trials or product testing.
• Responsible in performing analyses as defined in the Matrix of Laboratory test and Analyses and reporting test results according to the Quality Management System policies and procedures.

Specific Responsibilities   

• Develop new technologies or processes based on industry market trends.
• Represent the organization as part of the technical working group on laboratory testing and emerging trends and regulation committee in relevant industry associations and regulating bodies.
• Conduct research and development activities to support the company’s strategic objectives and develop them into new technologies or processes based on industry market trends and customer needs..
• Work closely with other departments to ensure that the company’s products and services are aligned with the latest industry trends and regulations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the industry.
• Provide technical support to other departments as required.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends and regulations.
• Develop a comprehensive plan, including what experiments will be conducted, how many subjects will be involved in the trial, and an outline of the tests to be used.
• Conduct research tests and experiments to gather data on a particular project or product.
• Analyze the data produced by the experiment and make any necessary adjustments to the study’s design or results.
• Create reports detailing test results and any conclusions drawn from those results.
• Prepare reports for internal use within the company or agency, as well as for publication in scientific journals, trade publications, or technical manuals.
• Review new procedures when designated by the supervisor.
• Coordinates with clients/affiliates on matters related to test requests when designated by the supervisor
• Performs sampling, testing and analyses as defined in the Matrix of Laboratory Tests and Analyses and in accordance with the QMS and Safety Policies defined in the Safety Manual.
• Participates in various proficiency / correlation programs.
• Conducts method validation and verification of existing and new laboratory testing capabilities.
• Provides input on method improvement. Innovate testing method to reduce turnaround time and save costs.
• Develops analytical methods not traditionally done in the laboratory based on customer’s needs.
• Conducts training/awareness session for internal staff and clients.
• Ensures that work area and assigned laboratory equipment are clean, safe and secured in accordance with company safety manual and QMS.
• Prepares purchase request for laboratory supplies related to R&D activities.
• Ensures compliance to the Group and national policies including but not limited to the maintenance of the Quality Management System.
• Operating to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity.
• Complies with the Quality, Health and Safety, Environment and Energy (QHSEE) policies and supporting objectives including, but not limited to:
• Demonstrates strong commitment to SGS QHSEE policies, procedures and work instructions by actively participating in             meetings, projects and events, completes required training, intervenes in unsafe situations, refuses unsafe work, and complies fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to HSEE
• Responds appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace
• Disposes or directs the disposal of waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with the disposal regulations and requirements, and in accordance with SGS Environmental Management System requirements
• Reports all incidents, including near misses and hazards, that may affect the achievement of QHSEE objectives in accordance with SGS Incident Reporting and Management requirements
• Efficiently uses all equipment, including safety equipment, and company owned property in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to immediate superior
• Maintains a safe and tidy worksite according to the organization’s 5S program and guidelines
• Maintains awareness of the safety and health related hazards and environmental aspects and proposes action plans to control the risks to immediate superior or QHSEE Coordinators
• Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management
• Fulfills the requirements needed in the success of the QHSEE Management System
• Recognizes the potential consequences of not following the established policies, procedures, and guidelines, including not fulfilling the organization’s compliance obligations

** LOOKING FOR FILIPINOS OR PHILIPPINES - BASED CANDIDATES ONLY **

Position : Research Assistant

Working Hours : TBD/Flexible work schedule; 40 hours/week

Salary Range : 800-1000 USD/month

Holiday : TBD

About the job:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Research Assistant to join our team. This role will work closely with the management and help with day-to-day operation activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help profile and capture online information on individuals who I believe would be prospective clients for my firm.
• Every week I share a list of 50-100 names to the VA, with some basic identifying information on each prospect, enough for the VA to get a start...
• The VA creates a folder structure to hold pdfs, photos, markdown files.
• The VA researches each prospect extensively, to include: full legal name, wealth indicators, residence, social media, background, education, professional employment, biography, family ties, political donations, charitable causes, civic causes, etc...
• The VA records this data into the markdown file (text file) inside the folder (I'll have very specific instructions to follow).  Simultaneously, the VA captures relevant pdfs of websites and other relevant information within the folder.
• The VA shares back the 50-100 prospect folders to me at the end of the week
• Repeat the process weekly...

Qualifications:

• This person needs to be an expert at Google search, writing, and organizing information according to a specific prospecting process, and capturing and recording the information according to file templates, folder structures, etc.
• Preference for Mac operating system (shortcuts, apps, et al)
• Knowledge of markdown formatting (pretty easy to learn)
• High level of English proficiency, both written and verbal

Client Assessment: Client will ask candidates to create and follow the Loom video the client will be sending over; have the candidates take the assessment first before client interview.

Ability and Experience in the following

1. Research

Accurate discovery of the brand’s IP infringement patterns and trademark status

2. Demo Set-up

Relevant and meaningful choice of images and keywords inputted into AI

3. Data Verification

Fast and accurate review of detected listings

● English Communication Skill (Written, Verbal)

● Attention to Detail

● Transparent/fluent communication

● Timeliness

Good to have:

● Proficiency in Google/MS Office Suite

● Familiarity with e-commerce platforms

• HMO with 1 free dependent upon hire
• Life Insurance
• 20 PTO credits upon regularization
• Great Company Culture
• Career Growth and Learning
• Annual Performance Review/Increase
• Basic PHP 16,500 Allowance PHP 4,500

• Presents, offers, follows up and makes sales transactions for SGS services.
• Develops and implements Marketing and Sales Plans to ensure a robust Sales pipeline and meeting Sales targets.
• Prepares sales reports via the CRM and keeping the CRM accounts updated.
• Submits Weekly Sales Plan and Sales Accomplishment Reports Increases client base by scouting for potential clients and maintaining managed accounts through identification of their needs, packaging services that would best fulfil their requirements, and making successful sales transactions.
• Maintains regular communication with managed accounts and follows up proposals with potential clients.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in collaboration of departmental goals or for his/her personal or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior.
• Complies with the Quality, Health and Safety, Environment and Energy (QHSEE) policies and supporting objectives

About you 

Do you have strong self-management skills and solid business acumen to deliver agreed-on tasks within deadlines? Are you up for the challenge of managing a team of smart, dedicated co-workers? Are you proactive with strong communication and project management skills and can maintain a pragmatic approach without compromising quality? Do you constantly think of ways to improve and develop processes and the team? Do you have confidence in leading by example, and loyalty, commitment, and dedication to the goals of the company? 

If your answers are YES and you love to work as hard as you play, then this is the perfect role for you! 

Your responsibilities 

The Business Information Research (BIR) Lead will oversee a group of BIR analysts who are responsible for the creation and maintenance of RepRisk’s datasets, with a focus on companies and infrastructure projects, which are vital inputs to the RepRisk® ESG Risk Platform. The BIR Lead will oversee the team’s development, ensuring performance standards are met, supporting the overall goal of establishing Manila as the centre of excellence for dataset management. 

The BIR Lead will focus on the development and well-being of the team, while setting out individual roadmaps for the group’s future with the company and is expected to be a conduit for process improvements and strategic decisions. The BIR Lead is also expected to collaborate with other divisions and Department Heads located in Asia, Europe, and North America in support of strategic projects and the company’s overall goals. 

As a key player in our dynamic team 

• You work closely with the Head of BIR and other BIR Leads to ensure that requests from internal and external clients located across Asia, Europe, and North America are processed in a timely and accurate manner 
• You ensure team members are taking ownership of all incoming requests/projects and supporting their successful and timely completion by coordinating, planning, and organizing the long-term and day-to-day task distribution of the team 
• You support and contribute to the BIR teams development by conceptualizing, developing, and innovating processes in terms of quality and efficiency gains,  through the use of technology or other strategies 
• You help institute quality control mechanisms to ensure comprehensive and accurate coverage, as well as timely maintenance, of RepRisk’s datasets focused on companies and infrastructure projects, including structure and relationships (subsidiaries, affiliates, etc.) and associated corporate actions resulting from M&As, spin-offs, reorganizations, and other corporate actions 
• You coach team members effectively and set an example when it comes to data integrity, purposeful, open and solution oriented communication, as well as performance monitoring and professional and personal development  
• You represent the BIR team in weekly Business Information Research Council meetings while proactively sharing acquired knowledge and contributing to corresponding projects on a regular basis 

About You  

Do you have strong self-management skills and solid business acumen to deliver agreed-on tasks within deadlines? Are you up for the challenge of managing a team of smart, dedicated co-workers? Are you proactive with strong communication and project management skills and can maintain a pragmatic approach without compromising quality? Do you have confidence in leading by example, and loyalty, commitment, and dedication to the goals of the company?  

If your answers are YES, then this is the perfect role for you! 

Your Responsibilities  

The Business Information Research (BIR) Operations Manager will oversee a group of BIR Leads and/or analysts who are responsible for the creation and maintenance of RepRisk’s datasets, with a focus on companies and infrastructure projects, which are vital inputs to the RepRisk® ESG Risk Platform. The BIR Operations Manager will oversee the development of the BIR Leads and the corresponding analysts, building a client centric culture to ensure performance standards are met and supporting the overall goal of establishing Manila as the centre of excellence for dataset management.   

The BIR Operations Manager will focus on the development and well-being of the team, while setting out individual roadmaps for the group’s future with the company and is expected to be a conduit for process improvements and strategic decisions. The BIR Operations Manager is also expected to collaborate with other divisions and Department Heads located in Asia, Europe, and North America in support of strategic projects and the company’s overall goals.  

This role will report directly to the Head of BIR in the Manila office.  

As a key player in our dynamic team  

• You work closely with the Head of BIR and the BIR Leads to ensure that requests from internal and external clients located across Asia, Europe, and North America are processed in a timely and accurate manner   
• You manage the BIR teams and resources to carry out multiple deliverables including projects and ad hoc tasks requested by various and at times, competing stakeholders by deliberating and identifying priorities based on agreed and committed goals and objectives 
• You support and contribute to the BIR teams development by conceptualizing, developing, and innovating processes in terms of quality and efficiency gains,  through the use of technology or other strategies   
• You help institute quality control mechanisms to ensure comprehensive and accurate coverage, as well as timely maintenance, of RepRisk’s datasets focused on companies and infrastructure projects, including structure and relationships (subsidiaries, affiliates, etc.) and associated corporate actions resulting from M&As, spin-offs, reorganizations, and other corporate actions   
• You coach BIR Leads effectively and set an example when it comes to data integrity, purposeful, open and solution-oriented communication, as well as performance monitoring and professional and personal development    
• You chair the weekly Business Information Research Council meetings whenever the BIR Head is away while proactively sharing acquired knowledge and contributing to corresponding projects on a regular basis 

Salary: P60,000 – P90,000 (Monthly Package)

Shift: Monday - Friday (3:00 PM – 12:00 AM EST)

What are we looking for?

Skills Required:

• At least 2+ years of experience on a similar role
• Strong working knowledge of financial markets and investments
• Proficient in Excel (including macros and pivot tables) and Powerpoint
• Background in banking and/or financial services industry
• Strong computing skills: ability to navigate numerous data providers such as Bloomberg, Morningstar Direct, Pitchbook, Burgiss, etc.
• Excellent communication skills

Nice to have:

• CFA
• Experience using Dasseti

What will you do?

• Maintain, update, and add manager data and information in the system
• Track record and portfolio company analysis and performance benchmarking
• Assist with material preparation including due diligence memo
• Provide market analysis
• Assist with manager and reference calls
• Assist and manage internal reporting covering market information and manager updates (i.e. quarterly asset class reviews, quarterly monitoring report for public securities, weekly private investment pipeline reports, attribution reports etc.)
• Assist with external reporting covering market information and manager updates (i.e. public manager tear sheets, quarterly reporting for private managers, etc.)
• Assist with ad hoc data requests
• Work effectively with other teams throughout the organization
• Other duties as assigned

Join the awesome team and enjoy these benefits & perks:

• Medical, Dental Coverage and Life insurance from day 1 of employment
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (with Quarterly Sick Leave Conversion)
• Competitive salary package and annual appraisal
• Financial Assistance Program
• Mandatory Government Benefits and 13th Month Pay
• Complimentary Sleeping Quarters, Coffee at no cost
• Complimentary Office Fitness and Wellness Facilities at no cost
• Regular Company Events, Work Life Balance, and Career growth opportunities
• Accessible location at the heart of Metro Manila --- the Mega Tower, EDSA

JOIN CONNECTOS NOW!

ConnectOS is certified as a Great Place to Work and is a top-rated Philippines employer of choice.

Our client, an American Financial Services company with over 39 years of expertise in delivering investment, financial advisory, and wealth management services, is gearing up to grow its team. They have delivered client-centric planning and sophisticated investment advice for the past four decades and is dedicated to serving client families worldwide and providing objective advice focused on our client's best interests.

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Equal Employment Statement

Employment decisions at ConnectOS will be conducted without consideration of factors such as age', race, color, religion, gender, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and marital status. ConnectOS ensures the full confidentiality of the data it processes.

About You

Are you looking to combine your strong analytical mind, English language skills, and professional attitude with a meaningful job in the growing ESG market? Do you wonder what it would be like to work at a company where your contribution has a real and measurable impact? Do you undertake your work with high attention to detail? Are you a good team player, receptive to feedback, and open to interacting with a diverse group of people? Are you ready to go out of your comfort zone and accept new challenges?

If your answers are YES and you would love to contribute to our mission of providing more transparency to corporate behavior– then this is the perfect role for you!

Your Responsibilities

As a Junior ESG Research Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting RepRisk's growth and global reach by helping maintain a database for media sources, and analyzing and entering risk incidents from various media into the RepRisk ESG Risk Platform. RepRisk facilitates the identification and assessment of environmental, social and corporate governance issues which may present financial, reputational and ethical risks. It is used by investment professionals, financial institutions, supply chain managers, multinational corporations and compliance managers. The RepRisk ESG Risk Platform plays an integral role in increasing transparency and ensuring compliance with internal and international standards, thereby helping reduce risk exposure.

• Creating profiles for media sources and maintaining the source database by gathering complete and accurate information.
• Identifying and assessing risk incidents related to environmental, social and corporate governance issues
• Evaluating the incident and source according to our proprietary methodology
• Entering newly criticized companies, projects, etc. into the RepRisk® database

Company Background

The company, led by a pseudonymous curator, artist, and technologist, has fostered one of the most prominent digital art communities, amassing a following of over 1.4 million enthusiasts in the past decade. This enigmatic company operates as an experimental collective for curiosity and culture, leveraging a network of diverse subject-matter experts. As a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary Web3 native studio, the company consistently pushes the boundaries of traditional and abstract disciplines at the crossroads of provenance, imagination, and meaning. Committed to reshaping the digital art and immersive experiences landscape, the company invites passionate individuals to join the team and contribute to the ongoing evolution of digital arts and culture.

Role Overview

As a Research Analyst, you will be a critical asset to our team, focused on investigating specific topics and delivering insightful reports. We prioritize effective communication over perfect English proficiency, embracing diversity in accents as long as clarity is maintained. This role requires a commitment to thorough research, detailed reporting, and the ability to convey findings in a comprehensible manner.

Bring your A-game with a "get shit done" attitude! We're seeking team members who tackle challenges head-on, juggle tasks effortlessly, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you're all about results and enjoy turning plans into action with a positive vibe, we want you on board. Let's make things happen together!

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on specified topics to gather relevant information.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing research findings.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure alignment and understanding of research outcomes.
• Summarize research findings in clear and concise reports.

• College-educated individual with a strong educational background.
• Proven experience in conducting thorough research on various topics.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication skills with an emphasis on clarity, regardless of accent.
• Ability to deliver detailed reports in a structured and comprehensible manner.
• Openness to a diverse and inclusive working environment.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Prior knowledge on web3 or crypto is a plus.

• Fully-remote work
• Flexible work hours with 2-3 hours EST overlap
• Competitive market rate
• Offers support for anyone eager to make the move to the US/Canada.