Research Specialist, NJ (temp-to-hire)

Collectors • Jersey City, NJ

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About The Position

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team. Our services span collectible coins, trading cards, Funko Pops!, video games, event tickets, autographs, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, SGC, and Card Ladder. Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 1,900 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana and offices in Jersey City, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Toronto, Guadalajara, Dallas, and Paris. PSA is looking to add a Research Specialist to their team! Our Research Specialists physically review, identify, and classify sports and non-sports cards, tickets, packs, pins and coins for entry into the PSA specification database.

Requirements

• Firsthand knowledge of trading cards, tickets and other sports collectibles
• Strong research and cataloging skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Computer Use: Typing, mouse work, and sitting and looking at a computer potentially for long periods of time.
• Hand Use: Regular hand use for various tasks.
• Hearing Requirements: Ability to hear alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, and move materials up to 25 pounds.
• Sitting or Standing: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Identify sports cards and associated varieties (baseball, football, and all other major sports card releases)
• Identify non-sports cards (vintage cards such as R145 Gum, Inc. Superman to Wacky Packs to modern releases like Pokémon and Yu-gi-oh)
• Identify event tickets (sporting events, concerts)
• Research by means of trade magazines, books and internet
• Communicate effectively with other divisions
• Communicate with manufacturers such as Topps, Upper Deck & Panini
• Maintains and updates database

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees