556 Innovation Center jobs in the United States

Nutrition Services Assistant at LEAD Innovation Center (6 hours a day)A bonus of $1.00 per hour worked will be paid twice a year on January 15th and June 15th.Purpose StatementThe job of Nutrition Services Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the food service activities at assigned location with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel; and maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition. This job reports to the Building Nutrition Services Manager.Essential Functions Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner. Attends meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions. Cleans utensils, equipment, and storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions. Inventories food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements. Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with current health standards. Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment. Performs functions of other nutritional services positions, as requested by supervisor, for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within site nutritional services operations. Prepares food and beverage items according to worksheet instruction and quantity recipe for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements. Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of notifying supervisor of need for repair and/or replacement. Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated health and National School Breakfast and Lunch program nutritional requirements. Other Functions Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Job Requirements: Minimum QualificationsSkills, Knowledge and AbilitiesSKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks using existing skills. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; and operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen.KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; quantify food preparation and handling; and sanitation practices.ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team; and working with interruptions.ResponsibilityResponsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.Working EnvironmentThe usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 55% walking, and 35% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

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LG Electronics NA Innovation Center (LG NOVA)

LG Electronics established the North America Innovation Center (LG NOVA) in Santa Clara, California, USA., with an ambitious vision to become the nerve center of global innovation. Aiming to create the future of LG, focusing on disruptive and exponential growth, LG NOVA works with global corporations, startups, governments, and technology stakeholders to create new businesses, establish strategic partnerships, and develop a broad ecosystem using the outside-in innovation process.

LG NOVA is looking for an contract Operations and Market Research Manager located at our Innovation Center in Santa Clara, CA. This can by a hybrid position.

Role Overview

The contract Operations & Market Research Manager is a dual-role professional who not only ensures seamless project operations and administrative excellence but also drives market research and customer discovery initiatives. This position will work directly with EIRs and cross-functional teams to integrate real-world insights into operational strategies and strategic decision-making, ensuring that every incubated project is both operationally sound and market-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Project & Operations Management:
• Collaborate with EIRs to oversee project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Manage essential administrative functions including contract processing, expense approvals, meeting schedules, and internal communications.
• Identify, design, and implement process improvements to streamline operations and enhance project efficiency.
• Plan, execute, and analyze market research studies to extract actionable insights.
• Lead customer discovery initiatives by designing surveys, organizing focus groups, and conducting one-on-one user interviews.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive dynamics, and evolving customer needs to provide timely input into strategic decisions.
• Translate research findings into strategic recommendations that influence product development and business strategies.
• Data Integration & Reporting:
• Integrate market intelligence with operational data; construct dashboards and KPIs to measure both operational performance and market success.
• Deliver regular reports and presentations to senior leadership, highlighting operational metrics and insights from customer feedback.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics for engaged projects, ensuring data-driven adaptations as projects evolve.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
• Serve as a key liaison between EIRs, internal teams, and external partners to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Coordinate with partners or external research agencies to supplement internal data collection as needed.
• Facilitate regular strategy and operations meetings to ensure all stakeholders are informed of progress and challenges.

Qualifications

• Educational Background:
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• A Master's degree or equivalent can be advantageous.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in operations management, project coordination, or similar rolesexperience in startup incubations or innovation ecosystems is a strong plus.
• Practical exposure to designing and executing market research studies and customer discovery initiatives.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in project management tools, CRM systems, and data analytics platforms (e.g., Excel, Tableau).
• Strong analytical capabilities with proven experience in translating research data into operational strategy.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information succinctly.
• Adept at multitasking, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Preferred Attributes:
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an enthusiasm for innovation and disruption.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and to prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong collaborative skills with the capacity to work cross-departmentally and manage external stakeholder relationships.

Please Note: this is a contract position, not a direct hire position with LG.

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Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees:

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investmentoptions.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors:

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics.

In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.