Are you passionate about research, government accountability, public policy and animal protection? Do you enjoy digging through government records, scientific publications and databases to uncover important information? The White Coat Waste Project (WCW) is hiring a Research & Investigations Assistant to support its research and investigative work.
This is a full-time, work-from-home position offering a salary of $45,000–$55,000, depending on experience, together with employee benefits. However, applicants must be based in the United States and authorized to work there.
About White Coat Waste Project
White Coat Waste Project is a bipartisan nonprofit government watchdog focused on exposing and reducing what it describes as wasteful government spending on animal experimentation.
According to the organization, its work has helped rescue, redeem or spare approximately 29,000 animal lives, cut more than $99 million in wasteful spending, and contribute to the abolition of at least 114 laboratories and experiments.
For someone interested in investigative research, transparency, public policy or nonprofit advocacy, the position provides an opportunity to contribute to research that supports campaigns aimed at government accountability.
What Will the Research & Investigations Assistant Do?
The successful candidate will work under the direction and supervision of the Research & Investigations Manager.
The role involves processing and managing documents obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and other public-records investigations. The assistant will also conduct online research, review government and scientific materials, maintain investigative databases and follow established procedures for organizing research records.
Key responsibilities include:
Document Management
The assistant will process investigative documents using established procedures, including OCR, segmentation, searching, organizing and collecting relevant information and data.
Research & Investigations
The position requires extensive research across government databases, online resources, academic and scientific publications, spending records and other sources.
The successful candidate will also draft, submit and track FOIA and state public-records requests to obtain information supporting WCW investigations.
Database Management
The assistant will enter, organize and maintain information obtained through FOIA and other public-records investigations in WCW databases and tracking systems.
Experience with tools such as Airtable is considered an advantage.
Analysis and Summarization
Another important part of the role is reviewing government records, laboratory documents, scientific publications and spending information.
The assistant will need to identify significant findings and communicate them clearly and concisely to colleagues across the organization.
Who Should Apply?
WCW is looking for candidates with at least one year of professional or internship experience in areas such as research and investigations, journalism, issue advocacy, government or public policy, nonprofit organizations, Capitol Hill or political campaigns.
Strong candidates should also demonstrate:
- Excellent research and investigative skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational abilities
- Analytical and summarization skills
- Resourcefulness and initiative
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced remote environment
- Interest in public policy, government accountability, transparency, animal protection and/or politics.
Importantly, applicants must be based in and authorized to work in the United States. This means the position is not currently open to applicants seeking overseas remote work.
Salary and Benefits
The position is full-time and work-from-home, with a salary range of $45,000 to $55,000 depending on experience.
The benefits package includes health, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k), paid vacation and paid holidays.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should prepare:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Three references
- Salary requirements
Applications should be sent by email to:
Use the subject line:
Research & Investigations Assistant
WCW states that applicants must submit all required documents to be considered.
Final Thoughts
The Research & Investigations Assistant position offers an opportunity for an early-career research professional to gain experience in investigative research, public records, government accountability and nonprofit advocacy.
Candidates who enjoy analyzing complex information, following investigative leads, organizing large volumes of records and communicating findings clearly may find this role particularly interesting.
With a remote working arrangement, competitive salary and benefits, the opportunity could be a strong fit for qualified U.S.-based professionals seeking meaningful research and investigations work.
Apply: careers@whitecoatwaste.org
Subject: Research & Investigations Assistant
Salary: $45,000–$55,000
Work arrangement: Full-time, remote
Eligibility: Must be based in and authorized to work in the United States
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