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• Overview

  Carlyle Group is hiring a Research Assistant in Glendale, AZ.

• Role description

  A contract Research Assistant role with Carlyle Group is open, and the bar is simple: own Facilitation, raise the standard, repeat. The structure is built for growth: $66,000 - $91,000 now, general ownership soon, and a Carlyle Group ladder that keeps adding rungs.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Show up for the unglamorous general maintenance nobody volunteers for
  • Close the loop on every Glendale request you touch
  • Move general decisions forward when consensus stalls
  • Partner with peers to troubleshoot issues and share practical knowledge
  • Monitor work quality and flag issues before they escalate

  What You'll Bring

  • A Carlyle Group mindset: scrappy today, scalable tomorrow
  • Pattern recognition earned across many general engagements
  • The composure to deliver bad news early and clearly
  • The kind of curiosity that reads the docs before asking
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • A customer-obsessed attitude and eagerness to learn new skills
  • Strong rapport-building skills and a genuinely positive presence

  What sets Carlyle Group apart isn't size but a fiercely-supportive Glendale culture that refuses to ship Strategic Planning it wouldn't trust itself. We keep the contract workload sustainable so your best Presentation Skills work isn't your last gasp.

  The offer reads $66,000 - $91,000, plus the soft stuff that hard-wins loyalty: coaching, coverage, and a flexible contract rhythm.

  We just refreshed it, so the general role counts as live and hiring.

  If a mid-level Research Assistant role in AZ fits the life you're building, let's connect.

• Required skills

  • Flexibility
  • Delegation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision Making
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Strategic Planning
  • Presentation Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Networking
  • Facilitation

• Benefits & perks

  • Casual dress code
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Floating holidays
  • Subscription to industry publications
  • Continuing education leave
  • Charitable Giving
  • On-site flu shots and vaccinations
  • Kitchen Facilities
  • Flat organizational structure
  • Employer pension contributions
  • LinkedIn Learning access
  • Deferred compensation plan
  • Referral Bonuses

• Apply before 2027-01-05

  Submit your application for this Contract general position.