Collectors is building the future of how collectors find, buy, authenticate, track & research collectibles - from sports cards, coins, and video games to Pokemon cards. With industry leading services as our foundation and the creativity of our employees, Collectors is leading the way to a tech-forward and modern collectibles industry. The Collectors family of companies includes a collectibles marketplace leader in Goldin Auctions as well as  third-party authentication and grading services such as PSA (sports and trading cards), PCGS (coins), WATA (video games), and CardLadder, a comprehensive analytics and financial tracking of sports cards.

We’re looking for a World Coin Researcher to join our Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) team to identify and research world coins. You’ll report to the World Coin Manager and work from our Santa Ana, CA office.

What You’ll Do: 

• Work in a collaborative environment to identify World Coins 
• Provide research as needed to identify unique, or previously unidentified coins.
• Add unidentified coin data in our databases.
• Help maintain coin and coin image databases.

Who You Are:

• Detailed oriented with good reasoning skills and judgment.
• Critical thinker who is comfortable problem solving in ambiguous situations.
• Able to decipher texts and symbols found on coins from all over the World.
• Have a basic understanding of geography and World history.
• Work well in both a team environment and independently.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting and standing for long periods of time.
• Bending neck and using hands throughout the day.
• Lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Work with an XRF scanner to test metal content

Reasons To Join Us: 

• Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision 
• 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals 
• Vacation: All full-time employees are eligible for paid vacation 
• Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays 
• Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions 
• Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs 
• Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities 

About PCGS 

Since 1986, Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has been the industry standard for the third-party authentication and grading of coins and banknotes from all over the world. PCGS is the pioneer of major breakthroughs throughout the hobby that have forever changed the way collectibles are bought and sold. In addition to bringing confidence to collectors and dealers through a respected grading standard and strong guarantee, PCGS created the first competitive Set Registry platform, built the largest online encyclopedia of U.S. coin information, and revolutionized anti-counterfeiting technology. Together, these elements have created unprecedented public support for PCGS and international growth for the rare coin and banknote industries. PCGS headquarters are in Orange County, California, with satellite offices in France, Hong Kong, and China. PCGS also operates Certified Coin Exchange, the most robust online platform for dealer transactions, and Long Beach Expo, the largest collectibles show on the West Coast. PCGS is a division of Collectors Universe, Inc. For more information, visit www.pcgs.com. 

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