Job Overview: Heeluxe Research Assistant
Footwear brands want to make the best shoes. To do this, they need access to shoe testing data during the development of new styles to improve and optimize their comfort, fit, and performance. Heeluxe is an innovative research lab based in Goleta that provides Footwear Brands with accurate and timely data gathered by a team of committed professionals, that’s easy to access, understand and implement.
The Research Assistant position is critical for the optimal operation of day-to-day testing. They will learn and operate basic data collection for each of Heeluxe’s 5 testing silos and within 3 months will focus their work on one research silo. They collaborate with the other members of the research team, interact with human test participants, and analyze collected data with Excel and Python programs.
The ideal candidate for the Research Assistant position combines a passion for research and footwear with an innate curiosity that drives them to continuously improve themselves and those around them. Heeluxe commits to helping the Research Assistant advance their knowledge of scientific research, train them on the details of shoes and how to improve them with research data, provide them with growth opportunities to become a Lead Researcher within 3 years, and reward them with compensation that enables them to thrive in the Santa Barbara community.
Responsibilities
Data Collection for each of Heeluxe’s testing silos (Human Testing and Machine Testing)
Assisting Lead Researchers on data collection projects
Analysis of Data using Excel and Python
Create new spreadsheets or python programs for data analysis
Daily meeting with research team to share “Why” we are doing each study and “What” we have learned.
Interact with footwear brands to share research findings and recommend improvements to their shoes
Attributes
Thrives in fast paced environments
Enjoys Collaboration and Team-based working environment
Problem Solver
Results Oriented
Interested in building new equipment or analysis tools
Preferred Experience
>2 years experience in research lab setting OR >1 years experience in footwear or human biomechanics lab
Excel: create full spreadsheets with equations to analyze data, reference other spreadsheets, and database findings
Python: basic programming experience, able to communicate with coding expert
Heeluxe provides training to all researchers so that you can contribute to our research projects and grow your own skillset.
Compensation
Competitive base pay, determined by relevant experience and highest degree achieved
Annual bonuses worth up to 13% of annual pay
Semi-annual performance reviews with opportunities for pay increases
401k with employer match and integrated profit sharing
PPO health care plan
2 Weeks paid time off, accrued annually
5 sick days annually
Comprehensive training program with 6 month, 1 year, and 3 year opportunities for advancement within Heeluxe
All interested candidates must submit a current resume and cover letter. We look forward to meeting you!
